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New Year's Day Pork and Sauerkraut

A classic dish for New Year's celebrations with family and friends.
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Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 pound pork roast (loin end, bone cracked)
  • 1 bag sauerkraut (2 lbs)
  • 1 apple, cored
  • 1 onion, peeled
  • salt and pepper
  • brown sugar
  • 2-3 pounds kielbasa
  • 1 pound hot dogs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. If desired, rinse sauerkraut with cold water and drain to reduce its acidity and saltiness.
  • Place the apple and onion in the bottom of a Dutch oven. Pour kraut over and place pork roast in center of all. Salt and Pepper well.
  • Pour enough water into pan to cover roast halfway. Sprinkle with brown sugar as much as you like. (If you rinse the kraut, the brown sugar may not be necessary.)
  • Cover and place pan in oven for 2 hours or more, the longer the better. After 2 hours lower temperature to 325 degrees and check liquid in pan. Do not let it get dry. Spoon kraut over roast and add kielbasa and /or hot dogs around roast. Continue to bake for 45 minutes. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Enjoy!