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You will love this Homemade Pierogi
I’m visiting the great state of Illinois on my trip around the U.S. in my American Eats series. It’s an ongoing project where I am making and sharing some of the favorite foods of each state, one state at a time! And pierogi, which are Polish in origin, are definitely a popular recipe in Illinois, which has a large population of people who descended from Polish immigrants. Anyone who has ever made homemade pierogies knows that they are a labor-intensive dish. It helps to have a crew and to make a bunch of them at a time, freezing extras for future use. Because anyone who has ever EATEN pierogi can tell you that the labor is well spent because they are a delicious taste of savory goodness that can’t be matched anywhere else! This homemade pierogi recipe does require some work, but the end results are worth it!
What is a pierogi?
A pierogi is a small filled dumpling that is cooked in boiling water, then frequently pan-fried so they are crispy. Pierogi filling is usually sweet or savory with the more popular options being potato or cheese, although sauerkraut is a favorite as well. Then they can be served with caramelized onions and sour cream. Or at least, that’s how we like them. I’ve also seen pierogi used in a casserole with sliced kielbasa to make an even more filling dish. Pierogi dough is an unleavened dough that is essentially a pasta dough. You could buy a pierogi press to cut and seal the individual pierogi, but I think it’s almost just as easy to do it by hand. Pierogi are so well-loved that many people are opting to buy a bag of frozen pierogis from the grocery store (like Mrs. T pierogies) simply because it cuts down on a lot of the time and mess, especially if you’re making a pierogi casserole when you need quite a lot of them to make the dish. But when you know how to make this homemade pierogi recipe and how to cook pierogies, then why not? Homemade from-scratch pierogies definitely taste so much better and you can fill them however you want.
Homemade Pierogi Recipe ingredients
Dough
Eggs Sour Cream Flour Salt Baking Powder
Potato Filling
Chopped Onion Butter Cold Mashed Potatoes Salt White Pepper
Finishing the Pierogi
Melted butter Sour cream for serving
How to make this Homemade Pierogies Recipe
How to make Pierogi Dough
Homemade Pierogi storage
You can store your cooked pierogi in the fridge in an airtight container for two to three days. Pierogies freeze exceptionally well, raw or baked. Just store them in the freezer in a container or freezer bag for up to four months. When ready to eat raw frozen pierogies, just pop them in the boiling water and fry them. Cooked frozen pierogies will just need to be fried in a frying pan with butter. Just a tip, it’s best not to freeze raw pierogies with raw meat. They don’t reheat as well.
Can You Refrigerate Pierogi Dough?
The dough from this pierogi dough recipe can be kept in the fridge for a day if you make it in advance. This is a great way to make dinner a little faster on the day that you want to assemble and eat them.
What to serve with Homemade Pierogi
Because of the savory sweetness of these little dumplings, it can be hard to think of side dishes to serve alongside them. Consider roasted vegetables like roasted Brussel sprouts, carrots, or cauliflower as those all go great with sweet and savory dishes. Serving your pierogi with a nice salad is another great option.
What is the traditional way to eat pierogies?
Pierogies are traditionally topped with bacon or fried onions and dipped in sour cream. You can sprinkle some fresh herbs like chives to give it a nice bit of color and flavor.
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