For this piece on eating pork and sauerkraut on New Year’s, we spoke with Linda Pelaccio, a culinary historian and host of A Taste of the Past and Drew Anderson, the co-founder of Cleveland Kitchen.

In a 4-quart Dutch oven, spread the sauerkraut along with its juice evenly across the bottom. If you like a touch of caraway flavor, sprinkle in the seeds.

So here’s why we eat pork and sauerkraut as well as other good-luck foods. Dutch tradition. Like many other cultures, the Pennsylvania Dutch believe eating pork on New Year’s Day brings good ...

We Pennsylvanians know that on New Year’s Day, we are obligated to eat pork and sauerkraut. But why? Yes, it’s a Pennsylvania Dutch tradition that we all follow, but it’s important to know ...

It's not New Year’s Day without pork and sauerkraut. People came out to a pork and sauerkraut dinner earlier Sunday, a meal complete with mashed potatoes, applesauce and desserts.

PENNSYLVANIA, USA — While it's not uncommon to see pork and sauerkraut on the New Year's Day menu in any state, it's a dish that's been celebrated by Pennsylvanians for decades. Though many ...

This article was originally published for New Year’s 2023. By JENNIFER SHEEHAN. We Pennsylvanians know that on New Year’s Day, we are obligated to eat pork and sauerkraut.

This article was originally published for New Year’s 2023. By JENNIFER SHEEHAN. We Pennsylvanians know that on New Year’s Day, we are obligated to eat pork and sauerkraut.