Have you heard of the tradition of eating pork and sauerkraut on New Year's Day? Ever wondered how this tradition began? This tradition comes from Germany and to sum it up, it is thought to bring good luck in the New Year!
As the tradition goes, when starting a new year you want to be looking forward, not backward. A pig always looks forward as it roots which symbolizes this thought. One thing is for sure, you don't want to consume poultry on New Year's Eve or Day. The superstitious know that anyone who eats poultry on this holiday will lose their happiness because "all good luck and happiness fly away with the bird's feathers."
What about the sauerkraut? Sauerkraut is made of cabbage and the green color of cabbage symbolizes wealth and prosperity. Who wouldn't want to encourage prosperity in 2025? The Germans would also wish each other as many riches as there are shreds of cabbage in their sauerkraut.
So, what are the Ricke's cooking on Jan 1st, 2025? We've got a few recipes in mind! Pork and Sauerkraut Balls are great to bring to a party as an appetizer. As a main dish, a pork boston butt or pork shoulder slow cooked with sauerkraut takes the prize. Be sure to swing by to grab your pork to cook so you too can have good luck in the New Year!
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