Pan-Fried Potato Dumplings with Pork & Gravy
Crispy pan-fried potato dumplings served alongside seared pork medallions and quick pan gravy. German comfort in under 20 minutes using store-bought dumplings.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 12 count frozen or refrigerated potato dumplings (kartoffelknödel)
- 2 count (about 6 oz) pork medallions
- ¾ cup beef or chicken broth
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high until foaming.
- 2
Sear pork medallions 2 minutes per side without moving. Transfer to a plate.
- 3
Add remaining butter to the skillet. Working in batches, pan-fry dumplings until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes per batch, turning once.
- 4
Pour broth into the skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in sour cream and mustard until smooth.
- 5
Return pork to the skillet and simmer until sauce is glossy and pork is warmed through, about 2 minutes.
- 6
Divide dumplings and pork between two plates. Pour gravy over top and garnish with parsley.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- spatula
- plate
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