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Pennsylvania Pork and Sauerkraut

Crisp Potato Pancakes with Sour Cream or Applesauce

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Pork and sauerkraut is a German-American and Pennsylvania tradition, especially on New Year’s Day, but it is welcome whenever cold weather calls for comfort food.

Crisp Potato Pancakes with Sour Cream or Applesauce

Pennsylvania Pork and Sauerkraut

Pork and sauerkraut is a German-American and Pennsylvania tradition, especially on New Year’s Day, but it is welcome whenever cold weather calls for comfort food.
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Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 8 servings
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Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 pounds pork shoulder or loin roast
  • 2 pounds sauerkraut
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 apple, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, optional
  • 1 cup water or broth
  • Salt and pepper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Season pork with salt and pepper and brown in a Dutch oven.
  2. Add sauerkraut, onion, apple, brown sugar, and water or broth.
  3. Cover and bake at 325 degrees until pork is tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
  4. Slice or shred pork and serve with sauerkraut.

Notes

  • Serve with mashed potatoes or spaetzle.

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