PORK ROAST WITH SAUERKRAUT AND KIELBASA

Pork Roast with Sauerkraut and Kielbasa image

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.

Provided by Heather Urry

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pork Roast Recipes

Time 6h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.3 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 51.5 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1357.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g