Best 2 Sauerkraut Pierogi Filling Recipes

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Pierogi, a traditional dish from Poland, are dumplings made with unleavened dough and stuffed with various fillings. The dough is made with flour, water, and salt. Common fillings include mashed potatoes, sauerkraut, cheese, and meat. Pierogi can be boiled, fried, or baked.

This recipe focuses on sauerkraut pierogi, which have a tangy and flavorful filling made from sauerkraut, onions, and spices. The sauerkraut is cooked until soft and then combined with sautéed onions, garlic, caraway seeds, and salt and pepper to taste. The filling is then wrapped in the pierogi dough and boiled until tender. You can serve the pierogi with melted butter, sour cream, or your favorite toppings.

In addition to the sauerkraut pierogi recipe, this article also includes recipes for potato and cheese pierogi and meat pierogi. The potato and cheese pierogi have a creamy and flavorful filling made from mashed potatoes, cheese, and onions. The meat pierogi have a hearty and savory filling made from ground beef, pork, or lamb. All three types of pierogi are delicious and can be enjoyed as a main course or as a side dish.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SAUERKRAUT PIEROGI FILLING



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This is a traditional filling for pierogi with sauerkraut, mushroom, and onion.

Provided by Barb Ross

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Dumpling Recipes

Time 37m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 ounces sauerkraut
½ cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1 cup chopped mushrooms
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Grind sauerkraut in a food processor. Transfer to a skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain in a colander.
  • Heat butter in skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and mushrooms. Cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine sauerkraut with onion mixture, add salt and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes. Spread onto plate to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.8 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 157.7 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

SAUERKRAUT FILLING FOR PIEROGI



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A not-so-typical filling for yummy pierogis!

Provided by Jill

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Dumpling Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped mushrooms
14 ounces sauerkraut - drained, rinsed and minced
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over a medium flame. Add onions and mushrooms, and cook until tender but not brown. Stir in sauerkraut, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 6 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in 2 tablespoons sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.6 calories, Carbohydrate 5.9 g, Cholesterol 2.1 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 533 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips

  • Sauerkraut should be well-drained and squeezed to remove excess moisture.
  • Use a large skillet to cook the sauerkraut filling, as it will need plenty of room to brown.
  • Cook the sauerkraut filling over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the sauerkraut is browned and caramelized.
  • Add the cooked sauerkraut filling to the pierogi dough and mix well.
  • Be careful not to overfill the pierogi, as they will burst during cooking.
  • Cook the pierogi in boiling salted water until they float to the top, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Serve the pierogi with sour cream, butter, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion

Sauerkraut pierogi are a delicious and hearty dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy meal, or as a side dish for a larger meal. With a little planning, you can make sauerkraut pierogi at home with just a few simple ingredients. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give sauerkraut pierogi a try.

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