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Classic German Fleischknödel with Sauerkraut

Traditional German meat dumplings served with sauerkraut and a side of bread.

60 minutes4 servings
Classic German Fleischknödel with Sauerkraut
Photo: Tauralbus · CC BY 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. In a bowl, mix ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  2. Form the mixture into small dumplings.
  3. In a pot, cook the dumplings in boiling water for 15-20 minutes.
  4. In a separate pan, sauté sauerkraut, carrots, and onion in butter until tender.
  5. Serve the dumplings with the sauerkraut and a side of bread.
  6. Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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