Sauerkraut Meatballs Food

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS IN SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• Heat 1 teaspoon coconut oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• In a large bowl, combine the beef, onions, garlic, egg, rice, breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and stir until well combined. Scoop the meatballs using a 2-tablespoon or 1-ounce scoop and put on a plate or baking sheet until ready to sear. You should have about 20 meatballs.
• Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat and working in batches, brown the meatballs, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the pot and drain the fat.
• Return the Dutch oven to medium heat, add the tomato sauce and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in the sauerkraut, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper, to taste. Put the meatballs into the sauce in one layer. Turn the heat to medium low, cover and simmer until meatballs are no longer pink on the inside and the rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

PORK BALLS AND SAUERKRAUT

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.

SAUERKRAUT MEATBALL APPETIZERS

Steps:

• Mix first four ingredients and shape into 1 inch meatballs.
• Place meatballs in a 9 X 13 baking pan.
• Pour remaining ingredients in a sauce pan.
• Bring to a boil.
• Pour sauce over meatballs and bake at 350 F for 1 hour.
• Test one meatball (I know this is hard- LOL) to make sure it's done.

SAUERKRAUT MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and onion is tender; drain. Stir in sauerkraut and 2 tablespoons bread crumbs; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, parsley, mustard, garlic salt and pepper; stir into sauerkraut mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. , Shape into 3/4-in. balls; roll in flour. In a small bowl, beat eggs and milk. Dip meatballs into egg mixture, then roll in remaining bread crumbs. In an electric skillet, heat 2 in. of oil to 375°. Fry meatballs until golden brown; drain. Combine mayonnaise and mustard; serve with meatballs. Refrigerate leftovers.

GERMAN MEATBALLS WITH SAUERKRAUT

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef and pork, onion, breadcrumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic, Worcestershire, egg, and milk.
• Shape into 1½" to 2" meatballs, and chill until set.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet, and brown the meatballs on all sides.
• Remove meatballs, and drain fat from pan, leaving browned bits in bottom.
• Add sauerkraut and juice to skillet, and top with meatballs.
• Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are done.
• Add water or wine if necessary to keep sauerkraut moist.
• Sprinkle with parsley for garnish.
• Serve with buttered boiled potatoes.

SAUERKRAUT & MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In large pot, combine sauerkraut, 1/2 bottle of wine, vinegar and caraway seed; bring to slow boil, then reduce heat to simmer;
• In large bowl, combine all other ingredients; mix thoroughly and shape into fist-sized meat-balls;
• Drop into sauerkraut, spoon "kraut" to cover meatballs and cover; simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hrs or until meatballs are done; top off/replace evaporating liquid with more wine as needed (the rice will absorb a lot); water may be used instead of wine, but the sauerkraut will not have as rich a taste.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS III

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mix sauerkraut, jellied cranberry sauce, brown sugar and spaghetti sauce.
• Place meatballs in a slow cooker set to low. Cover with the sauerkraut mixture. Cook 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.

SAUERKRAUT-SAUSAGE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain., Place sauerkraut in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Add to pan. Stir in the cream cheese, parsley, prepared mustard, garlic powder, pepper and 1/4 cup bread crumbs; cook and stir over medium heat until cream cheese is melted. Transfer to a large bowl; cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours., Shape meat mixture into 1-1/2-in. balls. Combine flour and ground mustard in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Place remaining bread crumbs in a third shallow bowl. Coat meatballs with flour, then dip in eggs and roll in bread crumbs., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry meatballs, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels. Serve with additional prepared mustard.