Title: SAUERKRAUT BALLS TOM BROWN
Categories: Appetizers, Beef
Yield: 75 servings
1 Onion, chopped fine
3 tb Unsalted butter
1 c Cooked ham, finely chopped
1 c Corned beef, finely chopped
1/2 Garlic clove, minced & mashe
- to a paste
6 tb Flour
2 c Sauerkraut, drained & choppe
- fine
1 tb Fresh parsley, finely choppe
1/2 c Beef broth
1 lg Egg
2 c Milk
2 1/2 c Flour
4 c Dry bread crumbs, fine
Vegetable oil for frying
from Tom Brown's Coach Light in Chicago.
In a large skillet, cook onion in the butter over mod-low heat, stirring,
until softened. Stir in ham, corned beef, and garlic. Cook the mixture,
stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in 6 Tbsp flour and cook mixture over
moderate heat, stirring, for 3 minutes. Stir in kraut, parsley, and broth
and cook for 3 minutes or until it is thickened and paste-like. Spread
mixture on a platter and chill for at least 3 hours.
In a bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and 2 1/2 cups flour. Shape the
kraut mixture by level teaspoons into balls, dip them into the egg mixture
and roll them in the bread crumbs.
In a kettle, heat 2 inches of oil to 375f on a thermometer. Fry the balls
in batches for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to paper towels
to drain.
