Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2007

While it is the upcoming Year of the Pig, Chinese New Year doesn't begin until February, and ends next February. According to the dates of the Chinese New Year, we're still in last year...which means it's fine to eat the piggie. :-) Next year? Whole different story, I think. LOL I've made this recipe many a time, and it's terrific. The kielbasa really gives it an extra kick.

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LUTHRNMOM

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Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2006

Yes, maybe this is a traditional New Year dish, but not this year. This is a pig's year, and there should not be pork products on the table. Pig doesn't eat herself :)

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Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2006

I always add quartered, cored apples and brown sugar to my pork and sauerkraut. I also do sausage, but do it seperately w/ cut up peppers and onions and add a sauce of brown sugar, catsup and soy sauce and bake. YUM!!!!

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Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2006

I made this recipe because I was dying for some pork, sauerkraut, and mashed potatoes like we always have on New Year...even though it's coming up and presumably I could just make it then. I used pork loin instead of roast because that's what we have at my house on New Year's and I got a decent deal at Sam's Club. I drained the Sauerkraut but didn't rinse (had to run to work!)and added half a bottle of beer and some brown sugar. I put it on high and the boyfriend got home 8 hours later it was burned on the sides - I will definitely put it on low next time. It was really good - the Kielbasa was a nice touch (I used turkey to cut down on the fat a tad)...and I ate it with apple sauce and mashed potatoes and just ate it all on the same fork. New time I would add the whole bottle of beer, and maybe switch to corriander seeds (not sure about the thyme)...I defintely want to use the other half the package of pork loin and make this again.

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WARUISARU

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Reviewed: Nov. 15, 2006

This was awesome!! I only used 1/2 of the sauerkraut and added 1 cup of beef broth. This got rave reviews from all of my family.

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Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2006

This was amazing and easy. I made it for my pickiest friends and they loved it. To add a drop more flavor I added fresh onions. Do yourself a favor and buy high quality kielbasa. Served with fresh rolls, roasted garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. My husband was a little put off by the "tang" of the sauerkraut so next time I will drain and rinse the sauerkraut as suggested by another user.

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Aerin G.

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Reviewed: Nov. 10, 2006

Great recipe! Will definitly make this again. Although, I only used 3 lbs of Sauerkraut, because my slow cooker isn't that big. But great eatin'!

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J. Redmond

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Reviewed: Jul. 24, 2006

WOW! What a great way to prepare pork roast!! I think it was the best pork roast I've ever eate. My husband really loved it. Said it reminded him of the way his mother used to fix pork roast 50 some years ago. Will definitely make again.

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Reviewed: Jul. 17, 2006

What a coincidence...I made this last night!! I add chopped apples, sliced onion and caraway seeds to the kraut and cook it all in a crock pot. I serve with garlic smashed potatoes, green peas, and fresh apple pie.

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Reviewed: Jun. 12, 2006

I love this! I cook it in the oven instead sometimes and it still is very good.

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Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2006

Thank you, we really enjoyed this! It had a great, rich flavor. Did add 1/2 cup of beer, onions and some brown sugar to suit our tastes, but this will be a definite repeat recipe. Pork came out very tender and the kielbasa was the best. The flavor of the meat and sauerkraut all just goes together so well. FYI for others, I used Claussen jarred sauerkraut and didn't drain or rinse it. But, you may want to drain and rinse the kraut if you're not a real sauerkraut fan.

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Gizmo

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Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2006

Very easy to prepare, and very good to eat!

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Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2005

My family is Pennsylvania Dutch and pork and sauerkraut is always served on New Year's Day for good luck. This variation with the kielbasa was a tasty treat for us. Thank you!

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