Why Pennsylvania Dutch country eats pork and sauerkraut on New Year's Day
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 Year's Day.
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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 Year's 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 Yearâs Day. Lancaster County residents might travel during the holidays. Many make it a point to be home on New Yearâs 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. 1 meals. âWeâre going to be out of town ... but weâll be back for the pork and sauer...