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
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- ½ medium yellow onion, finely minced
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup whole-grain mustard
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
- 1
Mix pork, minced onion, breadcrumbs, egg, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper in a bowl until just combined.
- 2
Form into 8 patties about 2.5 inches wide and 0.75 inches thick, using wet hands to prevent sticking.
- 3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 60 seconds.
- 4
Pan-fry patties 3–4 minutes per side without moving until deep golden brown and cooked through.
- 5
Whisk mustard and sour cream together with 1 tbsp warm water until smooth and pourable.
- 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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