Sauerkraut Balls

This recipe makes about 75 tangy and delicious fried sauerkraut balls.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 223 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• ½ clove garlic, crushed
• ½ cup beef broth
• 1 cup finely chopped cooked ham
• 1 cup finely chopped corned beef
• 2 cups sauerkraut, drained and minced
• 4 cups fine dry bread crumbs

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Fry balls in batches for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve warm.