Good Luck Dinner

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: German

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 3 30

Total Time: 3 45

Servings:

Calories: 1756.9kcal

We have this everyday New Year's day. Probably originates from Pennsylvania Dutch. Don't start the year without this dinner.

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Ingredients

▢ 6 to 10 lb Fresh ham un smoked
▢ 2 to 3 potatoes medium sized, or use instant, we like Idahoan brand
▢ 16 oz. sauerkraut we prefer Boarshead,, but others are acceptable

Instructions

Using a roaster, place the fresh ham on top of a rack, add water to the roast so ham is slightly sitting in water. Cover and bake at 325 F for 20 minutes per pound.
About 30-45 minutes prior to the estimated time cooking time, you should check the internal temperature with a meat probe.
For pork roasts, aim for 145°F (medium-rare) for a juicy, slightly pink center with a 3-minute rest, or go up to 160°F (medium-well/well) for a firmer, pinker result, with larger roasts cooking an extra 10°F during resting; tough cuts like shoulder need 190°F for shredding. Always use a meat thermometer in the thickest part and allow for a rest period.
When the internal temp reaches you desired doneness. Remove for the oven, transfer the ham to the lid, serving platter, or other cutting surface. Use the “rest period” to make gravy and preparing your dumplings.
Either cook the potatoes and mash. OR use instant mashed potatoes. I usually do the instant route.
Use the liquid to make gravy. Strain the water to remove "junk". Add flour (mixed with water) in a slurry. We like to add a packet of pork gravy mix for additional flavor and as thickening agent.
Prepare No Peek Dumplings. See separate recipe. Start about 20 minutes prior to serving time.
Serve.

Notes

If using Instant Idahoan brand potatoes. We have learned to follow the instructions use water don't cheat to make them richer by using milk instead. They come our much better.

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