Crispy Pork Frikadellen with Tomato & Onion Salad
German-style fried pork patties with a soft, seasoned center and crispy golden exterior, served alongside fresh sliced tomatoes and red onions for bright contrast. Ready in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g

Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 whole egg
- ½ medium onion, finely minced
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 medium fresh tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Mix ground pork, flour, egg, minced onion, mustard, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper in a bowl until just combined.
- 2
Form mixture into 8 patties (about 2 oz each), each roughly 2.5 inches wide and 0.75 inches thick.
- 3
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Pan-fry patties in two batches, 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- 5
Slice tomatoes and red onion thin. Toss with 1 tbsp oil, salt, pepper, and fresh parsley.
- 6
Serve frikadellen hot alongside the fresh tomato and onion salad.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- 12-inch skillet
- spatula
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