Sauerkraut Balls Recipe

Name: Sauerkraut Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb. ground pork sausage; 1/4 lb. ground cooked ham; 1/4 lb. ground cooked corned beef; 1/4 c. finely chopped onion; 1/2 tsp. finely chopped parsley; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 tsp. salt; 1 c. milk; 3 c. firmly packed sauerkraut, drained and chopped fine; 1/2 tsp. dry mustard; 1 c. all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3 c. fresh bread crumbs; melted shortening or oil for deep-frying; 2/3 c. water

Servings: persons

1/4 lb. ground pork sausage
1/4 lb. ground cooked ham
1/4 lb. ground cooked corned beef
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp. finely chopped parsley
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
3 c. firmly packed sauerkraut, drained and chopped fine
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. fresh bread crumbs
melted shortening or oil for deep-frying
2/3 c. water

1
Break the pork sausage into small bits and fry in a heavy skillet until lightly browned.
2
Add the ground ham, corned beef, chopped onion and parsley and continue to cook, stirring frequently with a fork, until hot.
3
Sift the flour, salt and dry mustard together, then add the meat to the mixture, stirring to combine. Add the milk and continue to cook over low heat until the mixture is thickened.
4
Remove from the heat.
5
Stir in the chopped sauerkraut and mix well.
6
Chill the mixture thoroughly.
7
Shape the mixture into 4-inch balls.
8
Roll the balls lightly in flour. Combine the beaten eggs, water and salt to make an egg batter.
9
Dip the floured balls into the egg batter, then in the fresh bread crumbs.
10
Deep-fry in 360u00b0 oil for 1 1/2 minutes or until the balls are a golden brown.
11
Drain on absorbent paper and serve hot.
12
Dill sauce makes a great sauce to serve with these balls.
13
To reduce fat:
14
Bake in a 375u00b0 oven for 30 minutes rather than deep-frying. Extra balls may be stored in a tightly closed container and reheated in the microwave.

525

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb. ground pork sausage, 1/4 lb. ground cooked ham, 1/4 lb. ground cooked corned beef, 1/4 c. finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Sauerkraut Balls falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sauerkraut Balls

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