Pork and Sauerkraut

My all time favorite meal from Pennsylvania is pork and sauerkraut. It is a Pennsylvania Dutch New Years tradition. You are supposed to eat it on New Years Day for good luck. We have had it every New Years since I have left PA and it is a tradition I hope to continue for a long time!


1 1/2 lbs pork butt or shoulder
1/2 C onion, chopped
2 tsp paprika (maybe a little more....)
1 tsp salt
2 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp caraway sead
1 large can sauerkraut
1/2 C water

Brown pork in 1 Tbsp butter or oil. Brown onions. Add to slow cooker. Add water, salt, and paprika. Mix sauerkraut with brown sugar and caraway seed. Add to pot. Cook on low 3-4 hours, or until pork is done.

Optional: add diced apples for sweetness

You can also cook pork and onions in large pan. Then add water, paprika, and salt and simmer for 1 hour. Then add sauerkraut mix and simmer 15-20 minutes more.

Yum! I'm getting excited just thinking about it!