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German Kassler with Sauerkraut and Potato Dumplings

A classic German dish featuring a crispy pork cutlet served with tangy sauerkraut and fluffy potato dumplings.

45 minutes4 servings
German Kassler with Sauerkraut and Potato Dumplings
Photo: 4028mdk09 · CC BY-SA 3.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Season pork cutlets with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge cutlets in flour.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet and cook cutlets until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté onion until softened, then add sauerkraut and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Add 1/2 cup water and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, prepare dumplings: in a pot, cook potatoes in milk until tender, then mash with butter and egg.
  7. Stir in breadcrumbs and mix well.
  8. Form dumplings and cook in boiling salted water for 10-12 minutes.
  9. Serve Kassler with sauerkraut and dumplings.
  10. For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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