1 pork loin or pork country spare ribs (portion size according to your needs)
1 bag of sauerkraut (I prefer the bagged sauerkraut because it tastes fresher)
dash of cinnamon
dash of ginger
several whole cloves or dash of ground cloves
Place all items in the crock pot and cook until the pork is very tender. You will need to use your own judgment as to how much of each spice to use. I never measure and I use my sense of smell to tell me if the combination is right. These spices sweeten the sauerkraut. You’ll know when the sauerkraut is ready and spiced properly because it will darken in appearance and become very tender.
The Mashed Potatoes
Peel and dice as many potatoes as you need. You will need to judge this by how many people you will be serving.
Boil the potatoes until soft (add some salt to the water) - be careful with the salt because you can always add more but it is difficult to take away.
Drain the potatoes, add lots of butter and mash with a hand potato masher. It is very important to mash these potatoes by hand first otherwise the potatoes will become too starchy. Never use a blender or a food processor otherwise the potatoes taste like the instant kind.
After the potatoes are mashed, add some warm milk and ground pepper and then whip the potatoes with hand mixer.
The best homemade mashed potatoes have some lumps in them which adds to the texture and taste and guarantees that the potatoes are made from scratch and that they didn’t come from a box.
Serve the pork and sauerkraut along with the mashed potatoes and some applesauce. Some people like to place the pork and sauerkraut over the mashed potatoes and enjoy the meal that way.
Enjoy this Pennsylvania Dutch (German) tradition and have a prosperous and Happy New Year.
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