**New Year's Pork and Sauerkraut: A Traditional German Dish for Good Luck**
Pork and sauerkraut is a hearty, flavorful dish that is traditionally served on New Year's Day in many cultures. It is believed to bring good luck and prosperity for the coming year. The combination of rich, tender pork and tangy, savory sauerkraut creates a perfect balance of flavors. This classic dish can be easily prepared at home with a few simple ingredients and is sure to be a hit with family and friends. In this article, we will provide you with two delicious recipes for New Year's pork and sauerkraut, one using a slow cooker and the other using a Dutch oven. Whether you prefer a hands-off approach or a more traditional cooking method, we have you covered. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get started on creating a delicious and auspicious meal for the New Year!
SHREDDED PORK AND SAUERKRAUT
This is great for serving a large crowd buffet-style on New Year's Day. The longer you cook this dish, the more flavorful the kraut will be! It can also be made in a slow cooker.
Provided by BONO1
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork 100+ Pulled Pork Recipes
Time 3h52m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat bacon grease in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Arrange sauerkraut and apples in a large roasting pan. Top with cooked onions and remaining bacon grease.
- Mix chicken broth, brown sugar, and mustard powder together in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until sugar dissolves and broth is heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir and pour over sauerkraut mixture, mixing to combine.
- Cut several deep slits in the top of the pork loin and place in the center of the sauerkraut mixture. Cover roasting pan with aluminum foil.
- Roast pork in the preheated oven until heated through, about 1 hour. Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees F (121 degrees C). Continue roasting pork until tender and pulls apart easily, 2 to 3 hours. Remove from oven and cool until easily handled, about 15 minutes.
- Discard pork bones, shred pork using 2 forks and return to pan with sauerkraut mixture. Stir well to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 1235.8 mg, Sugar 15 g
PAP'S PORK AND SAUERKRAUT
"I learned how to make this dish from my grandfather Pap. When I was a kid, we ate it on New Year's Day, but now I make it all the time," says Michael.
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 2h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cabbage, season with a large pinch of salt and cook until the vegetables begin to melt and break down, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the cider, beer, red pepper flakes, coriander, pureed sauerkraut and ham hock. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Nestle the pork and sausage in the Dutch oven and continue to simmer for 45 minutes, until all of the meat is cooked through and tender. After 45 minutes, remove the ham hock, pork and sausage to a cutting board. Slice all of the meat and add it back into the pot. Mix in the parsley and mustard and additional salt and pepper, if needed.
NEW YEAR'S DAY PORK AND SAUERKRAUT
Make and share this New Year's Day Pork and Sauerkraut recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Parsley
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 7h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place pork in a large crockpot. Arrange potato pieces around pork.
- Cover with the sliced onions and the sauerkraut.
- Sprinkle brown sugar, pepper, and celery seeds.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 645.5, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 142.9, Sodium 1128.1, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 16.7, Protein 49.3
PORK ROAST WITH SAUERKRAUT AND KIELBASA
This is the traditional New Year's Day meal I learned from my husband, whose family originated in central Pennsylvania. It's wonderful, especially served with mashed potatoes and applesauce.
Provided by Heather Urry
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Roast Recipes
Time 6h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven broiler. Place the roast in a roasting pan, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with thyme leaves, and season with salt and pepper. Place under the broiler for 10 minutes, until lightly browned in several places.
- Place 2 pounds sauerkraut in a slow cooker. Arrange kielbasa pieces around the edges of the slow cooker pot, and place the roast in the center. Cover with remaining sauerkraut.
- Cover slow cooker, and cook roast 6 hours on High.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1357.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
NEW YEAR'S PORK AND SAUERKRAUT
While my mother made this several times a year it was always made on New Year's. She served it with mashed potatoes, peas or Hoppin' John (she was from Savannah, GA and had to have her black-eyed peas for New Year's). I vary the amount of brown sugar used by whether my daughter is home for dinner (Simi likes everything sweet). Normally I go for a balanced sweet/sour taste. This works well in either the oven or crock-pot. The leftover sauerkraut is great served with hot dogs.
Provided by JPsBarbie
Categories Pork
Time 3h15m
Yield 1 roast, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine sauerkraut, onion, half the garlic, apples, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Lay in bottom of either 9x13 pan or crock-pot. I usually spray the pan or use an oven bag or crock-pot liner to make cleanup easy.
- Make a well in the middle of the sauerkraut and place roast in pan. Season roast with salt and pepper. Sprinkle roast with other half of garlic and I like to sprinkle a little of the brown sugar on top too.
- Bake covered in 350 oven for about 3 hours or in crock-pot on low for 8 hours. If making in the oven, remove cover last half hour or just broil for a few minutes to brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.2, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 156.5, Sodium 530.6, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 17.4, Protein 50.7
Tips:
- Choose the right pork: Pork shoulder or pork butt are the best cuts for this dish as they are flavorful and fatty, which helps to keep the meat moist during the long cooking process.
- Brown the pork: Browning the pork before braising it helps to develop flavor and color. Be sure to brown the pork in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and steaming the meat.
- Use a good quality sauerkraut: Sauerkraut is a fermented cabbage that adds a sour and tangy flavor to the dish. Choose a sauerkraut that is not too sour or vinegary.
- Add some sweetness: A little bit of sweetness helps to balance out the sourness of the sauerkraut. You can add sweetness with apples, brown sugar, or honey.
- Cook the dish low and slow: Pork and sauerkraut is a dish that benefits from long, slow cooking. This allows the pork to become tender and fall apart, and the flavors to meld together.
- Serve with your favorite sides: Pork and sauerkraut is traditionally served with mashed potatoes, dumplings, or spaetzle. You can also serve it with rice or your favorite roasted vegetables.
Conclusion:
Pork and sauerkraut is a classic New Year's Day dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is a flavorful and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this dish at home. So next New Year's Day, give pork and sauerkraut a try and see why it is such a popular tradition.
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