Description
A traditional Romanian New Year’s dish made with pork and sauerkraut, symbolizing prosperity and good luck.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg pork (shoulder or ribs)
- 500 g sauerkraut
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until golden.
- Add pork pieces and brown on all sides.
- Stir in sauerkraut, bay leaf, black pepper, and paprika.
- Cover with water and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until pork is tender.
- Season with salt to taste and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add smoked bacon or sausages.
- Serve with polenta or fresh bread.
- Best enjoyed on New Year’s Eve or Day.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Romanian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: revelion, Romanian pork dish, New Year's recipe, sauerkraut pork stew