Frikadeller

Frikadeller

Danish pork meatballs, pan-fried until golden, traditionally served with brown gravy, potatoes, and preserved red cabbage—Sunday dinner comfort.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 500g ground pork
  • 1 onion (grated)
  • 2 eggs
  • 100g breadcrumbs (soaked in milk)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • butter and oil for frying
  • flour for dredging

Instructions

1

Mixing

Combine pork, grated onion, eggs, soaked breadcrumbs (squeeze excess milk), and seasonings. Mix until sticky.

2

Shaping

With wet hands, form into oval patties (flattened slightly).

3

Dredging

Lightly coat in flour, shaking off excess.

4

Frying

Heat butter and oil in skillet. Fry over medium-low heat 8-10 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal 160°F).

5

Gravy

Add flour to drippings, cook 1 minute. Add stock, simmer until thick.

6

Service

Serve with boiled potatoes, brown gravy, and rødkål (red cabbage).

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