Ring in the New Year with a traditional dish that is believed to bring good luck and prosperity in the coming year - pork and sauerkraut. This classic combination can be prepared in various delicious ways, whether you prefer tender pork roast braised in tangy sauerkraut or savory sausage and sauerkraut skillet. Discover the best recipes that will please your taste buds and embrace the symbolic meaning of this beloved dish as you welcome the New Year with family and friends.
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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
PORK AND SAUERKRAUT
Eating sauerkraut on New Year's is an old Pennsylvania Dutch tradition, said to bring good luck. The traditional meal consists of pork and sauerkraut served together, with sauerkraut representing luck and the pig representing rooting into the New Year. It's a feel-good and flavorsome ritual and it may be just what you need to start the New Year. Serve with mashed potatoes or dumplings.
Provided by Auntie M
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 3h25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place pork roast in a large roasting pan. Season with salt and black pepper. Mix sauerkraut, water, onion, and apple together in a large bowl. Pour sauerkraut mixture over roast.
- Bake roast in the preheated oven until heated through, about 1 hour. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Continue to cook roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), adding water if sauerkraut mixture looks dry, about 2 hours more.
- Remove roast from oven and allow to rest in a warm area before slicing, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 971.5 mg, Sugar 6.2 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
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
Tips:
- Choose the right pork: Pork shoulder or pork butt are the best cuts for this dish, as they are tough and fatty, and will become tender and flavorful when cooked slowly.
- Sear the pork: Searing the pork before braising it will help to develop flavor and color.
- Use a good quality sauerkraut: Look for sauerkraut that is made with fresh cabbage and has a tangy, sour flavor.
- Add some aromatics: Onions, garlic, and juniper berries are all classic aromatics that add flavor to pork and sauerkraut.
- Braise the pork and sauerkraut low and slow: This will allow the flavors to meld and the pork to become fall-apart tender.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or dumplings: These are classic side dishes that pair perfectly with pork and sauerkraut.
Conclusion:
Pork and sauerkraut is a classic winter dish that is both hearty and flavorful. It is a great way to use up leftover pork from a holiday meal, or to simply enjoy a comforting and delicious meal on a cold night. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give pork and sauerkraut a try. You won't be disappointed!
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