Wednesday, January 1, 2014

HAPPY NEW YEAR !! - ANNA'S AMISH PORK AND SAUERKRAUT RECIPE

Pork and Sauerkraut are a German Amish tradition that date back to Germany.  Tradition has that the pork is a sign of well - being, nourishment, progression and good luck.  The sauerkraut is believed to be seen as a sign of longevity, wealth and happiness.  It is said: "may you have as much wealth and happiness as there are shreds of sauerkraut in the pot." 

This meal can be eaten anytime of year, but is tradition to eat on New Year's Day.  There are many different Amish recipes of this Pork and Sauerkraut, but this is the way that Anna prepares it in our home.  Anna serves this with mashed potatoes and applesauce.   

Happy New Years,
Elmer and Anna
Marilyn
Jean and Family
Martha and Family

ANNA'S PORK AND SAUERKRAUT RECIPE

3 to 4 pound pork roast
1 large onion (chopped)
1 teaspoon pepper-or to taste
1 teaspoon salt-or to taste
2 pints sauerkraut
2 quarts water
1/4 cup brown sugar

Rub roast with brown sugar, salt and pepper.  Put meat in roasting pan.  Place sauerkraut and onions around the roast.  Add 2 quarts of water.  Place top on roasting pan and bake in the oven at 325 degrees for 3 hours. 

8 comments:

New York State Of Mind said...

Happy New Year, Everyone,

I thank Anna for giving us this recipe for this New Year. Hope you all enjoy it.

Marilyn

Countryside Reflections said...

I grew up eating pork and sauerkraut almost every Sunday. My mom made a large afternoon meal and my aunt who lived down the street and had no children, came to have dinner with my family every week. What great memories you've reminded me of. I don't think she put the brown sugar on the pork. That sounds great and I'll try it Anna's way.

It is so nice to have a post from Anna. I hope we hear more from her.

Happy New Year to all!!!
Doreen

New York State Of Mind said...

Happy New Year Doreen,
Your pork and sauerkraut memories are wonderful.

We had a hard time getting Anna to give one of her recipes. She didn't want anything to do with computers. When Elmer, explained to her that she wouldn't be any where near the computer, but just give me the recipe over the phone- she agreed. I am so glad she did.

Happy New Year,
Marilyn

New York State Of Mind said...

It is 6:47 EST and the snow has arrived. The snow is falling now and is suppose to snow for the next 36 hours. So we will see what happens.

Marilyn

annie said...

this sounds very good, wondering if Anna makes her own sauerkraut to go with it? very kind of her to share!

New York State Of Mind said...

Hi Annie,
Glad you like the recipe. Yes, Anna makes her own sauerkraut. I will see she gets your message.

Marilyn

New York State Of Mind said...

The snow has come and is coming down. Am watching TV to see if the Nutrition Center is closed, but I don't think so. Sure is cold. It's 11 today.

Marilyn

New York State Of Mind said...

We are under snow now. The Nutrition Center was closed today, but I had to go down and call everyone to tell them. I have the feeling we will be closed tomorrow, too. Pierre doesn't go out to potty unless he really has to. He is not a snow dog. Poor thing. Oh well, that is Upstate New York.

I have what I think is really nice post going on tomorrow. Hope you like it.

Marilyn