FAQs
Cover bottom of frying pan with cooking oil, margarine or butter and heat to 190 °C (375 °F) or medium heat. Place frozen perogies into frying pan and fry for approximately 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Then, turn perogies over and brown on other side for 3-4 minutes.
Should you boil pierogies before frying them? ›
However, it's not a must—you can also cook frozen pierogies right in the skillet without boiling them—and they will turn out delicious. But, if you're a stickler for tradition, bring a pot of salted water to a boil, drop the pierogies in and wait for them to float. It takes around 3 minutes.
Is it better to cook perogies in butter or oil? ›
How To Sauté / Pan-fry Pierogi: Lightly grease the frying pan with neutral oil or ideally – butter. If you plan to top pierogi with some chopped onion, bacon or kiełbasa pieces, now it's a good moment to add them to the pan and fry them for a few minutes.
How are pierogies best cooked? ›
To cook the pierogies, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the pierogies into the boiling water. (Do this in two batches – about 12 at a time in a large stockpot.) When they come to the surface and float (about 2 to 3 minutes), give them just 30 seconds longer and then remove them with a slotted spoon.
What oil to fry pierogies? ›
To serve: Cover the bottom of a saute pan with olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, saute the pierogis; they should sizzle once they hit the oil. After a minute or so, flip them, looking for a golden brown color.
How do you fry pierogies so they don't stick? ›
Heat on stovetop until a water drop will bead off. Add butter & oil (low heat butter, high heat oil) and then add the perogies. They will not stick.
Why are my perogies mushy? ›
Raw pierogi dough has a shelf life of about 12 hours. After that, it will begin to discolor. In addition, if you leave a filled pierogi for too long without boiling it, the dough may begin to absorb liquid from the filling and become mushy. Once it's been boiled, it's completely stable.
How to tell if pierogi is bad? ›
Spoiled pierogi often have a sour smell, a change in texture, or visible mold. If you notice any of these signs, it's best to discard them.
How much butter do you use to saute pierogies? ›
Ingredients
- 1 box Classic Onion or your favorite variety of Mrs. T's® Pierogies.
- 1 cup sliced onions.
- ¼ cup melted butter, divided.
- Salt and pepper, to taste.
- Fresh Thyme, optional.
- Sour Cream, optional.
Pierogies are satisfyingly rich, so you'll only need to serve 2 or 3 per person as a first course; leftovers make a great breakfast.
Here are some of the best side dishes to serve with pierogi:
- Smoked sausages.
- Crispy bacon crumbles.
- Sautéed onions and mushrooms.
- Crunchy vegetable salads.
- Sour cream.
- Mustard and horseradish blend.
- Fruit compote.
- Cinnamon sprinkles.
directions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add pierogies. Cook 4-5 minutes or until they float the top, drain.
- In a large NON-STICK fry pan, melt the butter with the olive oil. ...
- Cook over high heat until the onion is soft and browned and pierogies are nicely browned. ...
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream.
Prepare the Pierogi: In a frying pan, simply add a bit of butter or oil before arranging the pierogi in a single layer, making sure they don't overlap. Pan Fry the Pierogi: In the pan, fry the pierogi for 3-4 minutes on each side until they turn a golden brown and get crispy.
How to pan fry Mrs T's pierogies? ›
Saute: Saute frozen pierogies in skillet with butter or oil on medium heat. Turn occasionally until golden brown, approximately 8 minutes on each side. Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F.
Is it safe to deep fry frozen pierogies? ›
Deep-Fried
Heat cooking oil to 260°C (500°F), in an electric deep fryer. Place frozen perogies or pelmeni in a single layer and cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove, place into a closed container and let them sit for 5 minutes. Serve with your choice of toppings.
How to cook pierogies in a cast iron pan? ›
Lightly oil a non-stick or cast iron pan and bring to low-medium heat. Place frozen pierogi in the pan and heat gently for 4-5 minutes. Flip once a little bit of color starts to develop and turn the heat up to medium.
