7 Lucky New Year's Dishes from Around the World

In a variety of countries and cultures it is traditional -- and in fact, considered good luck -- to serve pork on New Year's. The high fat content in pork signifies wealth and prosperity; plus, pigs push their snouts forward when rooting for food, which represents progress. Suckling pig is a favorite at New Year's meals in Russia, Austria, Hungary and Portugal; in Germany, you'll find roasted pork and sausages, and in Sweden, pork trotters. But there are a number of other lesser-known culinary traditions for New Year's Day that are filled with cultural significance. Here are 7 lucky New Year's dishes from around the world. - By Katherine Cancila and Dana Vogel

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Sauerkraut
Eating sauerkraut on New Year's Day is a long tradition in Germany, where it's believed to bring blessings and wealth in the coming year. Sauerkraut is also commonly eaten in parts of the U.S. with large German-American populations like Pennsylvania, where it's traditionally served with pork, another lucky food. Whip up this caraway pepper sauerkraut recipe and ring in the new year in a delicious fashion.
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Photo by: Kathy Patalsky
Sauerkraut
Eating sauerkraut on New Year's Day is a long tradition in Germany, where it's believed to bring blessings and wealth in the coming year. Sauerkraut is also commonly eaten in parts of the U.S. with large German-American populations like Pennsylvania, where it's traditionally served with pork, another lucky food. Whip up this caraway pepper sauerkraut recipe and ring in the new year in a delicious fashion.
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