sauerkraut balls

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup finely chopped cooked ham
• 1 cup finely chopped corned beef
• 1/2 clove garlic, crushed
• 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sauerkraut, drained and minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 egg
• 2 cups milk
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 cups fine dry bread crumbs
• 1 quart oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs


• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• fry balls in batches for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. transfer to paper towels to drain. serve warm.