German Pork Frikadellen
Crispy-edged German pork patties with bread and onion, pan-fried until golden. Served with mustard and a quick apple-vinegar sauce for brightness.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix ground pork, bread crumbs, minced onion, egg, and 1 tbsp mustard in a bowl until just combined.
Step 2
Season with salt and pepper. Form into 12 patties about 2 inches wide and 0.5 inch thick.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
Step 4
Working in batches, pan-fry frikadellen 3–4 minutes per side until edges are golden and centers feel firm.
Step 5
Transfer cooked frikadellen to a plate and loosely cover to keep warm.
Step 6
Whisk remaining 1 tbsp mustard with apple cider vinegar and 3 tbsp water in a small bowl.
Step 7
Drizzle the sauce over frikadellen or serve on the side. Eat hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- small bowl
- whisk
- slotted spatula
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