Tantalizing Sauerkraut Ball Recipe: Unleash Your Taste

These fried sauerkraut balls are deliciously tangy.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs
Servings:
24

Ingredients

  • 3tablespoonsunsalted butter

  • 1onion, finely chopped

  • 1cupfinely chopped cooked ham

  • 1cupfinely chopped corned beef

  • ½clovegarlic, crushed

  • 6tablespoonsall-purpose flour

  • 2cupssauerkraut, drained and minced

  • 1tablespoonchopped fresh parsley

  • ½cupbeef broth

  • 1egg

  • 2cupsmilk

  • 2 ½cupsall-purpose flour

  • 4cupsfine dry bread crumbs

  • 1quartoil for frying

Cooking 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 a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a bowl, whisk together egg, milk, and 2 1/2 cups flour. Shape sauerkraut mixture by leveling teaspoons into balls, dip them into egg mixture, and roll them in bread crumbs.

  4. Fry balls in batches for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve warm.

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.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe24
Calories223
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
9g
12%
Saturated Fat
3g
14%
Cholesterol
24mg
8%
Sodium
412mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
26g
10%
Dietary Fiber
2g
6%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
8g
Vitamin C
4mg
21%
Calcium
67mg
5%
Iron
2mg
11%
Potassium
146mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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