Sauerkraut And Pork: Join The Tradition This New Year’s (NAPSA)—New Year’s Day,like other holidays, has traditional foods associated with it. In many cultures, people ring in the new year with a feast of pork and sauerkraut—symbolic of good fortune and prosperity in the 12 months ahead. Pork is a versatile part of any mealbecauseits flavor blends well with a variety of tastes including the distinct, tangy flavor of sauerkraut. Today’s pork has 31 percent less fat, 14 percent fewer calories and 10 percent less cholesterol than theporkof 20 years ago. Sauerkraut is a healthful sidedish.It’s a fat-free, low-calorie food, packed with fiber and vitamin C. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, cruciferous vegetables, like kraut, can reduce therisk of colon cancer. Many cultures believe it is good luck to eat sauerkraut with Roast pork and sauerkraut is a delicious dish that’s traditionally served on NewYear’s Day. refrigerated Krrrrisp Kraut sauerkraut* 1% cups chopped apple % cup coarsely shredded carrots In medium saucepan, com- pork on New Year’s Day. A family that owns a pig is thought to be bine brown sugar, cornstarch, out the upcomingyear. and lemon juice. Cook andstir guaranteed to eat well through- % tsp. of the caraway seed and salt. Stir in 14% cupsapple juice For more pork recipes, visit over medium heat until thick- www.otherwhitemeat.com. For more sauerkraut recipes, visit www.greatlakeskraut.com. Apple-Glazed Pork Roast with Sauerkraut 4 to 5 lb. pork sirloin roast 1 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 Tbsp. cornstarch 4 tsp. carawayseed, divided \% 2 1 1 tsp. salt cups apple juice, divided Tbsp. lemonjuice package(2 Ib.) ened. Set aside. Place pork in shallow roasting pan. Roast at 350F for 1 hour. Spoon combined sauerkraut, apples, car- rot, remaining 2 cup apple juice and remaining %tsp. caraway seed around pork roast. Pour apple juice mixture over pork roast and sauerkraut; cover. Roast 30 minutes longer, until meat thermometer reads 150F. Let roast stand 5-10 minutes; slice to serve. * Tf using canned or bottled sauerkraut, drain andrinse.
