Pierogi Recipe (VIDEO) (2024)

FAQs

Do you have to boil pierogies before you cook 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.

These stuffed dumplings are common throughout Central and Eastern Europe. Varenyky is the more commonly used term in Ukraine, often eaten with sweet fillings, while pierogi are the national dish of Poland.

Boiling Pierogi is the most popular method of cooking Pierogi because it adds no additional calories to your meal. It also offers a soft, delicate texture which is the more traditional way of eating Polish pierogi.

In a large NON-STICK fry pan, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add onion and drained pierogies and season to taste with salt and pepper or House Seasoning. Cook over high heat until the onion is soft and browned and pierogies are nicely browned. The pasta shell will get a little crunchy - it's delish!

Using freshly frozen homemade pierogies is perfect too. Or you can even let frozen ones thaw just a little bit. You want to make sure they are fully tossed or brushed with olive oil, covered in some salt, pepper and garlic.

Ruskie pierogi are probably the most popular kind of pierogi in North America and Poland. The other popular pierogi in Poland are filled with ground meat, mushrooms and cabbage, or for dessert an assortment of fruits (berries, with strawberries or blueberries the most common).

Pelmeni, Vereniki, and Pierogi are all types of dumplings that are found in either Russia (pelmeni and vareniki), or Central and Eastern Europe (pierogi).

Russia and Belarus

They can be topped with fried onions and bacon, or butter, and served with sour cream.

Baked – A Light and Crispy Alternative

Spray tops of perogies with cooking oil or brush perogies with light coating of cooking oil. Place in oven at 175 °C (375 °F) for approximately 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with non-fat sour cream or other favourite toppings.

The secret to delicious homemade pierogies, baked or fried, is in the dough. For the softest, lightest dough (whatever combination of flour, water, eggs, salt or butter the recipe calls for), remember to knead gently. Perogies that are 'over-handled' will tend to be heavy and chewy.

What are Mrs. T pierogies? ›

T's Pierogies is a mass market brand of pierogies in the United States. It is a product of Ateeco, Inc. based in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania.

Cook in a stainless steel pan if you want to brown your perogies. The trick to non-stick perogies in the pan, is that the pan must be HOT before adding even the oil/butter. I always boil them first until they float.

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Place frozen pierogies on a baking sheet or plate. Using an oil with a high smoke point (such as avocado oil, peanut oil, or vegetable oil), generously baste each pierogi on both sides. Place pierogies in a single layer in the air-fryer basket and set the cooking time for 10-11 minutes.

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.

Pierogi. All pierogi are fully cooked, so no need to boil them, unless that's how you like em! Fresh: Sear them in a lightly oiled non-stick pan over medium heat, until golden brown on both sides. Be careful not to cook them too hot or the out side will burn before the middle is heated.

Fresh pierogi can last in the fridge for about 2-3 days, while cooked pierogi can be stored for up to 5 days. Ensure they are stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness. How do I know if my pierogi have gone bad? Spoiled pierogi often have a sour smell, a change in texture, or visible mold.

Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Place frozen pierogies on a baking sheet or plate. Using an oil with a high smoke point (such as avocado oil, peanut oil, or vegetable oil), generously baste each pierogi on both sides. Place pierogies in a single layer in the air-fryer basket and set the cooking time for 10-11 minutes.