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Recipe for Sauerkraut May Bring the Good Luck We Need

According to a column by Craig Wilson, published in USA Today on November 4, 2003, “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 the sauerkraut representing luck and the pig representing rooting into the New Year. Its a feel good and flavoursome ritual and it may be just what you need to start 2007!

Pork and Sauerkraut

Traditionally served as the first meal on New Year's Day. Always serve Pork & Sauerkraut with a large bowl of mashed potatoes.
-- 1 lean pork roast, about 4 to 5 lb.
-- 2 large cans or a fresh pack of sauerkraut
-- 1/2 cup applesauce
-- 1/4 cup brown sugar

Preparation -
Place the pork roast in a Dutch oven or a large, deep, heavy skillet.

Add about 1 cup water plus a small amount of salt and pepper. Cover and cook over low heat for about 2 hours. Add the sauerkraut, applesauce and brown sugar. Cover and simmer for about 1 to 1-1/2 hours longer or until the roast is tender and falling apart. This can also be roasted in the oven, in a covered roasting pan. Set the oven at 350 for about 2 hours, then lower temperature to around 300 after adding the sauerkraut. Roast for an additional 1-1/2 hours. It's also a good crock pot meal. Just add everything at once and cook for about 6 or 7 hours on low.

Check out other unique recipes at www.sauerkraut.com.

To find out more about the Pennsylvania Dutch: http://www.travellady.com/Issues/September05/1872longago.htm

Edited by Sarah Wilman

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