Fried Fricadelle

Ingredients

• 750 gGround meat
• 128 gBacon
• 4 pcsEgg
• 24 gSalt
• 100 gZwieback
• 240 mlWater
• 60 gButter
• 2 gJuniper berry
• 0.5 gNutmeg
• 2 gPepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the meat mixture

   • Finely chop the minced meat and bacon (or use pre-mixed minced meat).
   • In a large bowl combine the minced meat, finely diced fresh bacon, eggs, salt, toasted breadcrumbs, a little freshly grated nutmeg and black pepper.
   • Add the cold water and mix thoroughly with wet hands or a spoon until the mixture binds together.
2. 2

   Shape and coat

   • Form a round, compact patty with wet hands (approx. 1 patty).
   • Moisten the outside briefly and coat lightly with additional breadcrumbs.
3. 3

   Fry and braise

   • Heat the butter in an ovenproof skillet. Optionally add some crushed juniper berries to the butter.
   • Place the fricadelle into the hot butter and fry until light golden on all sides (do not over-brown).
   • Pour in about 2 cups (480 ml) of water, place the pan in a preheated oven at 180°C (top/bottom heat) and braise for about 60 minutes, repeatedly spooning the pan juices over the patty.
   • If your oven does not provide sufficient bottom heat, first braise covered on the stovetop for 30 minutes, then finish uncovered in the oven to get color on top.
   • The fricadelle should be dark yellow (not dark brown). Let rest 5 minutes before serving.