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Pan-Fried Pork Frikadellen

German-style crispy pork patties with onion and breadcrumbs, pan-fried until golden and served with a sharp mustard sauce. Ready in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
420
Protein
32g
Pan-Fried Pork Frikadellen
comfortcasualgermanporkcrispyjuicytenderweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Mix pork, minced onion, breadcrumbs, egg, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper in a bowl until just combined.

  2. Step 2

    Form into 8 patties about 2.5 inches wide and 0.75 inches thick, using wet hands to prevent sticking.

  3. Step 3

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 60 seconds.

  4. Step 4

    Pan-fry patties 3–4 minutes per side without moving until deep golden brown and cooked through.

  5. Step 5

    Whisk mustard and sour cream together with 1 tbsp warm water until smooth and pourable.

  6. Step 6

    Serve patties hot with mustard-sour cream sauce on the side or drizzled on top.

Tools you’ll need

  • large mixing bowl
  • 12-inch skillet
  • spatula
  • small bowl or whisk cup

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