Lori Mccarty News Today

Pork and sauerkraut is tradition. It’s delicious. It’s comfort food perfect for a wintry day. And it supposedly brings good luck on New Years Day.

It starts with sauerkraut, a thrifty and healthy dish that preserves well and is easy for farmers to make. Add roast pork, something Pennsylvania Germans love, and you have a holiday dish that can be served on Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Day. Lancaster County residents might travel during the holidays. Many make it a point to be home on New Year’s Day so they can make a batch of pork and sauerkraut or buy meals from one of the local fire companies and churches that host Jan....