Crispy Pork Frikadellen
German pan-fried pork meatballs with a tender, juicy center and golden crust. Serve with mustard, pickles, and crusty bread for an instant weeknight win.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 whole egg
- ¼ cup yellow onion, grated
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil
Instructions
- 1
Combine pork, breadcrumbs, egg, grated onion, mustard, and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a bowl.
- 2
Divide into 8 portions and roll each into a compact ball about 2 inches wide.
- 3
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~90 seconds.
- 4
Add meatballs and cook without moving for 3 minutes until the bottoms turn deep golden brown.
- 5
Roll each frikadel to another side and cook for 2 more minutes until a meat thermometer reads 160°F.
- 6
Transfer to a plate and serve hot with mustard, pickles, and crusty bread.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet
- meat thermometer
- wooden spoon
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