Sauerkraut balls, a delightful and flavorful dish that originated in German cuisine, are a wonderful appetizer or side dish that can be enjoyed at various gatherings and meals. These crispy golden-brown balls are crafted using a combination of sauerkraut, ground meat, and a blend of savory spices, resulting in a unique and delectable treat. Whether you prefer the traditional German version or explore variations featuring different ingredients and flavors, this article will guide you through some of the best sauerkraut ball recipes to tantalize your taste buds.
Here are our top 16 tried and tested recipes!
SCRUMPTIOUS SAUERKRAUT BALLS
The perfect party finger food. These are the most scrumptious sauerkraut balls you will ever taste!
Provided by Marie Velez-Kirk
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Pork
Time 2h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, fry pork sausage and onion until sausage is evenly brown and onion is soft, about 10 minutes. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
- Crumble sausage mixture into a large bowl and add drained sauerkraut, mustard, garlic salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. Combine cream cheese and parsley, and mix into sauerkraut mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Shape sauerkraut mixture into 3/4 inch balls. Coat balls with flour. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk. Dip floured balls in egg mixture and then roll in remaining bread crumbs.
- Deep fry in batches for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 48.1 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 785.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
PORK BALLS AND SAUERKRAUT
This is an old family recipe brought from the old country by my great grandmother. All you need to do is add mashed potatoes for a complete meal. This either cooks on the stove, or you can cook it in a slow cooker.
Provided by Judy Dick
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Ground Pork Recipes
Time 10h30m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the pork, onion, rice, egg, salt and ground black pepper. Mix well and form into 2 inch balls.
- For stove: Place one jar of the sauerkraut in a large pot over medium low heat. Then add the pork balls and cover with the other jar of sauerkraut. Simmer over medium low heat for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- For slow cooker: Place one jar of sauerkraut in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the pork balls and top with the other jar of sauerkraut. Cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 96.6 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1456 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
MARY BETH'S SAUERKRAUT BALLS
Provided by Emeril Lagasse
Categories appetizer
Time 1h50m
Yield about 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Using a food ricer, rice the potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Add the sauerkraut, ham, egg yolks, 1/4 cup of mustard and chopped green onions. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into small balls, about a tablespoon each. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place in the freezer and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the fryer. Season the flour, egg wash, and bread crumbs, with salt and pepper. Roll each sauerkraut ball in the flour, coating completely. Dip each in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off. Finally roll each in the bread crumbs. Fry the sauerkraut balls in batches until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the fryer and drain on paper towels. Season with salt.
- In small mixing bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 cup of the mustard and sour cream. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Serve the sauerkraut balls on a large platter with the mustard dipping sauce. Garnish with parsley.
SAUERKRAUT HAM BALLS
Cooking is something I've always enjoyed...particularly when I'm doing it for people who enjoy eating! This dish is such a family favorite that I'll buy a ham sometimes just so I can make. I'm a city bus driver who likes to swap recipes with passengers. My husband and I have two sons, 20 and 18.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 50m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the ham, sauerkraut, onion and 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. In another bowl, combine the cream cheese, parsley, mustard, garlic powder and pepper; stir into sauerkraut mixture. Chill for 1 hour or overnight. , Shape into 3/4-in. balls; coat with flour. In a small bowl, beat eggs and milk. Dip ham balls into the egg mixture, then roll in the remaining bread crumbs. , In a deep-fat fryer or electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry ham balls until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts :
SAUERKRAUT BALLS BAKED
I wanted to find a different way of making the balls so I gave it a try in the oven.You do not need to use all the crumbs, if you have some left over,give them to the birds. For those of you whom would rather bake than deep fry, give these a try.
Provided by Timothy H.
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook sausage in a skillet,drain and remove. Brown onion and garlic until lightly golden.Set aside and let cool.
- In a separate bowl, mix sauerkraut and cream cheese at room tempture. Then add the parsley,mustard and pepper mixing well.After cooling add the sausage,onion and garlic to the kraut mixture.Let the mixture set over night,the longer the better.
- In a shallow bowl beat eggs and milk together.In a bowl next to the milk and egg bath.
- Mix the bread crumbs and flour together in a food processor or blender to get them very fine.
- Roll the kraut mixture into 1 inch balls. Dredge in the egg and milk bath, then roll in the bread crumbs.
- Bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes uncovered or until lightly browned. Bake Uncovered.This will make 50 large and 100 small balls.
GERMAN SAUERKRAUT AND POTATO BALLS
Who said they didn't like sauerkraut? C'mere! I got something for ya'! (I'll make you a believer yet!) The dipping sauce I used in the pic is honey mustard, but you could use whatever you like.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 28m
Yield 25 large balls
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a medium sized saucepan and cover with water; salt lightly.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until fork-tender; drain.
- Place potatoes in a large bowl and mash; then allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
- Stir onions, drained sauerkraut, egg, salt, pepper, caraway, flour, and breadcrumbs into potatoes, forming a thick mixture.
- Pour some flour in a small bowl; do likewise to some bread crumbs.
- Beat 2 eggs in a small bowl also, set aside (Add more egg later if necessary).
- Heat deep fryer or oil (several inches deep in a frying skillet) to a temperature of 350 degrees.
- Take heaping tablespoonfuls of the potato mixture and roll in flour.
- Then coat with egg, then roll in bread crumbs.
- Do the same with several others.
- Fry balls (which should be the size of large meatballs) in small batches for 2-4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper toweling, and serve hot.
- Makes 25 extra-large balls, or enough to serve about 6 people.
EASY SAUERKRAUT AND SAUSAGE BALLS
This is a family recipe that is a 'must' for New Year's Eve!
Provided by Brenda Zerbe St Thomas
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Pork
Time 50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place a wire rack on top of the aluminum foil.
- Place sauerkraut in a colander in the sink and press all the liquid out using the back of a large spoon. Flake sauerkraut into a large bowl and add sausage; mix well. Form sausage mixture into quarter-size balls and arrange on the rack on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and browned, 30 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 26 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 775.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
GRANDMA'S SAUERKRAUT BALLS
This is a family recipe that's been made for family gatherings since I was a kid. They're delicious, and usually go in the first five minutes of a party, causing dinner to be delayed because everyone is full. The great thing is that they can be made ahead of time and frozen, then reheated as needed.
Provided by Daniel Holloway
Time 2h
Yield 50
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and sausage and onion in the hot skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
- Transfer to a large bowl and add sauerkraut, cream cheese, parsley, mustard, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Cover and place in the refrigerator to chill for about 1 hour.
- Place flour in a shallow dish. Whisk milk and eggs together in a separate dish. Place bread crumbs in a third dish.
- Remove sauerkraut and sausage mixture from the refrigerator and roll into 3/4 inch balls. Roll balls in flour, then in milk-egg mixture, then in bread crumbs.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Deep fry in batches until golden brown, about 3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 385 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
HEY HEY SAUERKRAUT BALLS
Found online; posted by Hey Hey Bar and Grill, German Village in Columbus, Ohio. Posting for ZWT6 (Germany) Prep/cooing time does not include time needed to chill the sausage mixture.
Provided by AZPARZYCH
Categories Pork
Time 55m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook sausage and onion until sausage is brown, breaking sausage into small pieces; drain fat.
- Drain sauerkrat, pressing out as much liquid as possible.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sauerkraut, sausage mixture, the 2 tablespoons bread crumbs, cream cheese, parsley, mustard, garlic salt, and pepper.
- Cover and chill several hours or overnight.
- Put flour in a shallow container.
- In another shallow container, beat eggs and water until combined.
- Put bread crumbs in a third container.
- Using about 2 tablespoons for each, shape sauerkraut mixture into balls Roll balls in flour, then in egg mixture, then in bread crumbs.
- Fry a few at a time in deep hot fat (365 degrees) for about 2 minutes or until brown.
- Remove from fat with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
- Transfer to a baking sheet with sides; keep warm in a 275 degree oven Makes 24 to 30 balls.
SAUERKRAUT BALLS WITH POLISH SAUSAGE AND CORNED BEEF
My family has an annual Oktoberfest party where everyone brings a German dish to pass. I made this and all of the "balls" were gone. This recipe makes about 60 yummy fried sauerkraut balls, depending on the size of the balls. My thanks to NC State Trooper for the original recipe with my alterations.
Provided by mama noah
Categories Pork
Time 1h
Yield 50-60 balls, 25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt 2 TBS. butter and 2 TBS. olive oil over low heat. Squeeze out polish sausage from casing and add to skillet. Increase heat and cook sausage, breaking it up fine, like ground beef. Cook thoroughly. Remove from skillet and drain.
- In the same skillet, melt 3 TBS. butter over low heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Add the polish sausage, corned beef and garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the 6 TBS. flour and cook and stir for 3 minutes.
- Add sauerkraut, parsley and broth. Cook until thickened and paste-like, about 3 minutes or so. Spread out the mixture on a cookie sheet or platter and chill in the fridge for about 3 hours.
- Add oil to skillet about 1" deep. Heat your oil. If you use a deep fryer, heat to 375°F.
- In one bowl, whisk the egg, milk and 2 1/2 cups of flour. In another bowl, add the breadcrumbs, garlic salt and dried parsley.
- Remove sauerkraut from fridge and roll into small balls, about 1" in diameter. Dip the balls into the egg mixture and then roll them in the bread crumb mixture.
- Fry them in batches for 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown and drain on a paper towel. Serve warm.
SAUERKRAUT SAUSAGE BALLS
This is a delightful appetizer that can be made ahead of time and heated when guests arrive. Spicy pork sausage and beef will never know what hit them when you blend them with sauerkraut and a cream cheese mixture, then deep fry them to mouthwatering golden perfection.
Provided by GEORGE SONTAG
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Spicy
Time 2h50m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place spicy ground pork sausage, onion and dried beef in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until sausage is evenly brown and onions are soft, about 10 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Mix sauerkraut, prepared mustard, parsley, cream cheese and garlic salt with the sausage mixture. Cover and chill in the refrigerator approximately 2 hours.
- Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place flour in a small bowl. Blend milk and egg together in another small bowl. Place seasoned bread crumbs in a medium bowl.
- Roll the chilled sausage mixture into 1 inch balls. Dredge sausage balls one at a time in flour, the egg and milk mixture and the bread crumbs.
- In small batches deep fry sausage balls in the preheated oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve warm, or freeze for later use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 54.5 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 976.9 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
DRINKA'S SARMA - MEAT BALLS IN SAUERKRAUT
Steps:
- Wash sauerkraut with water and cut off the thick wooden inner part of the leaves. Fill mass: Mix other ingredients except for smoke-dried meet in a bowl, until it gets the consistency of light dough. Take 2 spoonfulls of fill mass and roll into a sauerkraut leaf. staple all the rolls in a large pot. put the smoke-dried meet inbetween. cover with one or two spare leaves. Pour in hot water until all rolls are covered. Cover with a plate, so that rolls are always covered with water. Leave to cook slowly and on small fire for 30 mins. Additional instruction: Add mashed potatoes if you wish. Cook additional 10-15 mins.
SAUSAGE SAUERKRAUT BALLS
A flavorful sausage and sauerkraut mixture is breaded and baked into delicious appetizer balls. They'll be requested over and over again. Serve them with spicy mustard sauce or sweet and sour sauce.
Provided by DThomRN2
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Pork
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place ground pork sausage and onion in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and stir in all-purpose flour, dry mustard and hot pepper sauce. Whisk in milk. Stirring constantly, continue cooking approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat and mix in dried parsley and sauerkraut.
- Place butter in a 9x13 inch baking dish, and melt in the preheated oven.
- In a small bowl, stir together the eggs and cold water.
- Roll the sausage mixture into 1 inch balls. Dip sausage balls into the egg and water mixture, then roll them in the bread crumbs.
- Arrange coated sausage balls in the baking dish in a single layer. Bake in the preheated oven approximately 30 minutes, turning after 15 minutes, until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.9 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 80.6 mg, Fat 28.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 720.9 mg, Sugar 2 g
SAUERKRAUT BALLS
Steps:
- In large skillet, melt butter / med-low. Add onion, cook until softened. Add corned beef and garlic. Cook mixture together for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in 8-10 Tbl of flour. Stir thoroughly on moderate heat 3-4 minutes.
- Add Sauerkraut, Parsley, Broth; cook/stir until mixture thickens and is pasty.
- Spread mixture on cooking sheet and refrigerate minimum of 4 hrs or overnight.
- Heat oil in deep-fryer, high-sided skillet or wok to 375 degrees.
- Whisk together: eggs; cream cheese (softened); prepared horseradish; flour.
- Remove mixture from refrigerator. Form into round balls sized as rounded teaspoon. Dip into egg mixture and roll through bread crumbs.
- Fry in batches until golden brown (2-3 minutes). Remove and drain.
- Serve warm.
SAUERKRAUT CARROT BALLS
These balls are a great way to get rid of left over sauerkraut and they are simply delicious! Serve warm.
Provided by Emma Beckers
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 1h42m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Combine sauerkraut, carrot, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, parsley, basil, turmeric, cayenne, garam masala, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl; mix until thoroughly combined. Add 6 tablespoons flour and mix well to combine.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add sauerkraut mixture and 1/2 cup water; cook and stir until the mixture thickens, adding more water if needed, 5 to 8 minutes. If the sauerkraut mixture is not thick enough or not thickening, add more flour.
- Spread sauerkraut mixture evenly in a casserole dish and set aside to cool, about 1 hour.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl.
- Use a 1-inch cookie scoop or your hands to form the cooled sauerkraut mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll them in bread crumbs and place in the hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 314.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
SAUERKRAUT BALLS
This recipe makes about 75 tangy and delicious fried sauerkraut balls.
Provided by NC State Trooper
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Pork
Time 4h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook until softened. Stir in ham, corned beef and garlic. Cook mixture, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Stir in 6 tablespoons flour and cook mixture over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
- Stir in sauerkraut, parsley, and broth; cook for 3 minutes or until thickened and paste-like. Spread mixture on a platter and chill for at least 3 hours.
- Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a bowl, whisk together the egg, milk and 2 1/2 cups flour. Shape the sauerkraut mixture by level teaspoons in to balls, dip them into the egg mixture and roll them in the bread crumbs.
- Fry balls in batches for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.5 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 24.2 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 412.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh and firm green cabbage for the best sauerkraut balls.
- Squeeze the sauerkraut well to remove excess moisture before using.
- If the sauerkraut is too sour, rinse it with cold water before using.
- Use a variety of meats in the sauerkraut balls, such as ground beef, pork, or turkey.
- Add some cooked rice or bread crumbs to the sauerkraut balls to help bind them together.
- Season the sauerkraut balls liberally with salt, pepper, and other spices.
- Brown the sauerkraut balls in a pan before baking them to give them a crispy crust.
- Serve the sauerkraut balls with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sour cream, ketchup, or mustard.
Conclusion:
Sauerkraut balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or game day gatherings. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a tasty dish that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a unique and flavorful recipe, give sauerkraut balls a try!
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