Crispy Pan-Fried Frikadellen
German-style pork patties with a crispy golden crust and tender, juicy center—ready in under 20 minutes. Serve with mustard, pickles, or a simple salad for a weeknight dinner that tastes like it took hours.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- ½ medium onion, finely minced
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 whole egg
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil
Instructions
- 1
Combine pork, minced onion, breadcrumbs, egg, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl until just mixed—don't overwork.
- 2
Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a flat oval patty about 0.75 inches thick.
- 3
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Slide patties into the skillet without moving them and sear 4–5 minutes until deep golden brown on the bottom.
- 5
Flip each patty and sear the other side 3–4 minutes until cooked through and edges look crispy.
- 6
Transfer to a plate. Serve hot with mustard, pickles, or a simple salad.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- spatula
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