How to Make Grandma's Sauerkraut Balls - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something timeless and comforting about family recipes passed down through generations. They not only contain the flavors of years gone by, but also the love and memories of the people who created them. "Grandma's Sauerkraut Balls" is one such recipe that has been cherished in my family for as long as I can remember.

These delicious, crispy bites are a labor of love, and every time I make them, I'm reminded of my grandmother bustling around her kitchen, teaching me the precise...

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Ingredients

  • 3 (16 ounce) packages bulk pork sausage
  • ½ cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans sauerkraut - drained, rinsed, and finely chopped
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 50
  • Yield: 50 balls

  • 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

    120 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 385mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 117mg