Pork Roast with Sauerkraut and Kielbasa

This is the traditional New Year's Day meal I learned from my husband, whose family originated in central Pennsylvania. It's wonderful, especially served with mashed potatoes and applesauce.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 hr
• Total Time: 6 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 229 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (2 pound) boneless pork loin roast
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves
• 4 pounds sauerkraut
• 1 pound kielbasa, cut into 3-inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven broiler. Place the roast in a roasting pan, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with thyme leaves, and season with salt and pepper. Place under the broiler for 10 minutes, until lightly browned in several places.

Step 2

Place 2 pounds sauerkraut in a slow cooker. Arrange kielbasa pieces around the edges of the slow cooker pot, and place the roast in the center. Cover with remaining sauerkraut.

Step 3

Cover slow cooker, and cook roast 6 hours on High.