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Title: Latvian Pulled Pork & SauerKraut
Post by: smoker pete on November 13, 2013, 04:20:44 PM
My heritage is 100% Latvian ... I immigrated to the USA in 1959  :)  This is a recipe that I've enjoyed since my youth and I guarantee that even if you don't like SauerKraut you'll love this recipe.  The Pork Butt is simply to die for and virtually melts in your mouth.

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Ingredients:  4-5 lb trimmed Pork Butt, 1 Gallon SauerKraut, Large yellow Onion, Head of Cabbage, bundle of Celery, Carrots for color

Spices:  4 Bay leaves, 4 tsp crushed garlic, 1 tsp black pepper, 2 tsp Lawry's seasoning salt, 2 tsp Lawry's garlic salt, 28 cups of water, and 15 tsp Knorr Beef Bouillon

Directions:  Using a cullender, rinse the SauerKraut thoroughly with water. Dice onion, celery, carrots & cabbage.  In a large pot, combine all ingredients and spices.  Bring to a boil, and add the pork butt.  Bring back up to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 to 6 hours.  Stirring occasionally.  Steam some red potatoes and server ... Bon Appetite   8)

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Title: Re: Latvian Pulled Pork & SauerKraut
Post by: HighOnSmoke on November 13, 2013, 04:25:04 PM
That looks really delicious Pete!
Title: Re: Latvian Pulled Pork & SauerKraut
Post by: smokendevo on November 13, 2013, 04:49:56 PM
OK Pete, I am one of those guys that don't like Sauerkraut but you have convinced me to give it a try sometime soon. Looks very good and thanks for posting it.
Title: Re: Latvian Pulled Pork & SauerKraut
Post by: teesquare on November 13, 2013, 04:59:52 PM
Oh man…..this is a "drool fest"…..It looks so good Pete!
Title: Re: Latvian Pulled Pork & SauerKraut
Post by: Old Hickory on November 13, 2013, 05:21:01 PM
That does look good.
Title: Re: Latvian Pulled Pork & SauerKraut
Post by: happyappy on November 13, 2013, 05:30:29 PM
Wow....I love sauerkraut.  This looks like a great recipe for a cold weekend cook!  Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Latvian Pulled Pork & SauerKraut
Post by: sliding_billy on November 13, 2013, 05:43:36 PM
You're killing me Pete!  That sounds and looks amazing.
Title: Re: Latvian Pulled Pork & SauerKraut
Post by: smoker pete on November 13, 2013, 05:48:54 PM
OK Pete, I am one of those guys that don't like Sauerkraut but you have convinced me to give it a try sometime soon. Looks very good and thanks for posting it.

The key smokedevo is that you "must" rinse the Sauerkraut really good to get rid of a lot of that sour taste that some people don't care for.  The results will really surprise you.  The other key is that you need to simmer it for a long time so that the pork butt can break down and infuse all that flavor into the sauerkraut  ;)
Title: Re: Latvian Pulled Pork & SauerKraut
Post by: Keymaster on November 13, 2013, 06:09:16 PM
oh that looks delicious, I'll take a latvian beer with mine :)
Title: Re: Latvian Pulled Pork & SauerKraut
Post by: Pam Gould on November 13, 2013, 06:31:17 PM
My family is Rumanian and we have a similar dish..it's fabulous and I grew up on it. Grandma made her own sauerkraut and set it outside with dish on top and a brick to hold it down,because of the smell. 5 gallons at a time. Thanks for the memory. Pam
Title: Re: Latvian Pulled Pork & SauerKraut
Post by: TentHunteR on November 13, 2013, 07:48:10 PM
Being of German descent, I will gladly take a plate of that! YUM!!!
Title: Re: Latvian Pulled Pork & SauerKraut
Post by: muebe on November 13, 2013, 07:54:10 PM
Being of German descent, I will gladly take a plate of that! YUM!!!

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Title: Re: Latvian Pulled Pork & SauerKraut
Post by: Smokin Don on November 13, 2013, 08:40:07 PM
Pork and kraut is one of my favorites and will sure try your recipe! Looks great Pete!!! Thanks for sharing! Don
Title: Re: Latvian Pulled Pork & SauerKraut
Post by: pz on November 13, 2013, 09:13:34 PM
I'd eat a plate of that any time  ;)
Title: Re: Latvian Pulled Pork & SauerKraut
Post by: CDN Smoker on November 13, 2013, 09:28:21 PM
Another bucket list entry ;D
Title: Re: Latvian Pulled Pork & SauerKraut
Post by: fishingbouchman on November 13, 2013, 09:45:04 PM
 :P :P :P :P :P

that looks real good
Title: Re: Latvian Pulled Pork & SauerKraut
Post by: Scallywag on November 14, 2013, 08:14:01 AM
I am soooo trying this!
Title: Re: Latvian Pulled Pork & SauerKraut
Post by: Wing Commander on November 14, 2013, 09:52:25 AM
Looks good. Thank you for sharing.
Title: Re: Latvian Pulled Pork & SauerKraut
Post by: Hub on November 14, 2013, 10:31:17 AM
Oh yesssssssssssssssss . . .  that looks better than cake and ice cream  :D

The secret is rinsing the kraut thoroughly.  My mom used to make beef short ribs and kraut sorta like this and it was wonderful!  You've inspired me to give this a shot.

Hub
Title: Re: Latvian Pulled Pork & SauerKraut
Post by: PoppyBill on November 14, 2013, 04:11:58 PM
I really like kraut but never thought of rinsing it or cooking it with pork. Looks deliciuos Pete. Thanks for the post.
Title: Re: Latvian Pulled Pork & SauerKraut
Post by: Savannahsmoker on November 14, 2013, 06:31:34 PM
Wow, that looks good for the cold weather coming.

Thanks for posting.