New Year’s Day Pork & Sauerkraut

Pork and Sauerkraut originated from the Pennsylvania Dutch (German). It has become a tradition to serve as the first meal on New Year’s Day for good luck. Although, not Dutch (as far as we know), I am from Pennsylvania so it is something my...

Nana’s Stuffed Cabbages (Toltott Kaposzta)

Stuffed Cabbage (Toltott Kaposzta) This is my favorite comfort food that mom my mom makes, Hungarian Stuffed Cabbages. She makes it the way her Grandma Rose and her mom made it, but there are many variations. It never feels too heavy–unless you eat it like my mom does: over mashed potatoes.  1 large cabbage head 1 1/2 […]

Paprika-Spiced Pork & Sauerkraut Stew

Adapted from foodandwine.com, this pork and sauerkraut combo spices up the traditional New Year’s meal. Give yourself some time, the meat needs to marinate overnight but it’s all worth it. You’ll be serving a hearty dish with loads...

German Pork Burger

No cheese on this burger.  A different twist to ground pork intense in flavor and moist.  (Grind the juniper berries in a spice grinder or coffee bean grinder if unable to locate ground berries.)

Slow Cooker Pork & Kraut

Oktoberfest has come and gone in Germany, but don’t let that stop the rest of us from celebrating anytime of the year. Placing a twist on traditional pork and sauerkraut by adding kielbasa, onions and potatoes, along with several spices offers...