Looking to start the new year with a bit of extra luck and a lot of flavor? This oven-baked pork and sauerkraut recipe is a comforting dish that’s perfect for ringing in the new year.

Season with salt and pepper. (This can be made in advance. If it thickens on standing, reheat with a little extra water.) Serve the split pea purée and sauerkraut with rashers of pork belly.

Arrange potatoes around pork. Cover the pork and potatoes with the sauerkraut and juices. Add 1 cup water, butter. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook on Low until pork is tender, 8 to 10 hours.

LYNN COMMERO Correspondent Dec 27, 2012 Dec 27, 2012 Updated Sep 19, 2013 Kinzer Fire Company is getting ready for what could be its biggest annual New Year's Day pork-and-sauerkraut meal ever.