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Sauerkraut Balls

SUBMITTED BY: NC State Trooper

"This recipe makes about 75 tangy and delicious fried sauerkraut balls."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 11 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  4 Hrs

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup finely chopped cooked ham
  • 1 cup finely chopped corned beef
  • 1/2 clove garlic, crushed
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sauerkraut, drained and minced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
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  • 1 egg
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups fine dry bread crumbs
  • 1 quart oil for frying

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in ham, corned beef and garlic. Cook mixture, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Stir in 6 tablespoons flour and cook mixture over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
  2. Stir in sauerkraut, parsley, and broth; cook for 3 minutes or until thickened and paste-like. Spread mixture on a platter and chill for at least 3 hours.
  3. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a bowl, whisk together the egg, milk and 2 1/2 cups flour. Shape the sauerkraut mixture by level teaspoons in to balls, dip them into the egg mixture and roll them in the bread crumbs.
  4. Fry balls in batches for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve warm.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by KATIE EILEEN
This is a great recipe. You simply can't argue with "law." Try it soon! Great for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by SSTOODT
My family loved them. I couldn't make them fast enough!!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2005 by dirty grey goose
The references to Northeast Ohio are perfect ~ since I'm also from there. This is a very good... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2005 by LESLIROHRIG
I grew up in Northeastern Ohio, and always loved sauerkraut balls, especially the ones I had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2003 by DYAN PALADINO
I have been searching for a sauerkraut ball recipe like the ones you can by everywhere in... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2007 by ajhk
These turned out Great! I actually made one of the "Sauerkraut Salad" recipes and used the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2007 by DOTMAYTRX
I grew up in Cleveland area too and didn't realize that sauerkraut balls were really just... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2004 by MJONES14
This stuff is great, friends call me up and request it and they dont even like Sauerkraut. A... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 7, 2007 by Lemka
Ok, you know a recipe has to be good when unsuspecting and picky 4 year olds gobble them up.... MORE


 
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