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Pork Kotlety

Pork kotlety are Ukrainian pan-fried meat patties made from ground pork, soaked white bread, grated onion, and egg, seasoned with garlic and dill. They are a home-cooking staple served with potatoes or buckwheat.

45 minEasyServes 4430 cal/serving

UkrainianDinnerStovetopStandard

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 2 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 small yellow onion, grated
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Tear 2 slices crusts removed white sandwich bread into a bowl, pour 1/2 cup whole milk over it, and let it soak 10 minutes. Squeeze out the excess milk.

  2. 2

    Combine the soaked bread with 1 lb ground pork, 1 small grated yellow onion, 2 beaten large eggs, 2 cloves minced garlic, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper. Mix well.

  3. 3

    Shape the mixture into oval patties about 1/2 inch thick.

  4. 4

    Dredge the patties in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging). Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry 4 to 5 minutes per side until deep golden.

  5. 5

    Check that the patties reach 160°F internal temperature. If they are not done in the center, cover the pan and cook on low for a few more minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve the kotlety hot.

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Questions

What is Pork Kotlety?

Pork kotlety are Ukrainian pan-fried meat patties made from ground pork, soaked white bread, grated onion, and egg, seasoned with garlic and dill. They are a home-cooking staple served with potatoes or buckwheat. This reference files it under Ukrainian dinner: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 45 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Pork Kotlety reach?

For Pork Kotlety, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground pork in Pork Kotlety?

Yes. Use dark-meat ground chicken or turkey if you can, and add a teaspoon of oil per half pound, since pork brings fat that poultry does not. As written, the entry for Pork Kotlety uses 1 lb ground pork.

Can I make Pork Kotlety gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Pork Kotlety is 2 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging). Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko; the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Pork Kotlety contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large eggs, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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