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Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, these Polish meat patties are incredibly easy to make. Some people make them large, while others prefer smaller patties. My mom always used to make a whole baking dish full of them, and they would disappear in no time. For breakfast, in a sandwich; for lunch, with potatoes; for dinner, with ketchup\u2026 and two days later, there were no patties left. After all, who doesn’t love a good meat patty?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These meat patties are also a great option if you want to prepare lunch or dinner in advance. You can fry them first and then put them in the oven to finish cooking before serving, or fry them in the morning or evening and simply put them in the oven for about 20 minutes the next day to warm them up. They are also perfect for parties served as mini pork burgers. Just get some small buns, add your favorite vegetables and sauce, and you’re done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What spices to use for meat patties?<\/strong>
I like my meat patties well seasoned, so I add plenty of herbs and paprika. I most often use dried parsley and lovage, but if you have access to fresh herbs, you can chop them finely and add them to the meat. Marjoram is also a must, along with its Italian cousin \u2013 oregano. If you don’t have that many herbs in your kitchen, you can use a ready-made herb blend, such as a Polish herb mix. I don’t recommend ready-made meat seasoning mixes because they are usually mostly salt<\/strong>. It’s always worth checking the ingredients before buying a seasoning mix. Herb blends and ready-made meat seasonings are not the same thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the best meat for meat patties?<\/strong>
You can make these meat patties with any type of ground pork. However, the fattier the meat, the juicier the patties will be. I make these patties using different cuts of pork. Sometimes I use pork shoulder, sometimes ham, and sometimes I simply use ground pork without specifying a particular cut. Of course, you can also use a mixture of meats, such as pork and beef, or use poultry, such as ground turkey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to serve with meat patties?<\/strong>
These meat patties taste great with potatoes (mashed potatoes are my favorite) and a salad or slaw, such as young cabbage slaw, carrot salad or beets, or cucumber salad (Polish mizeria). You can also serve them with a salad dressed with vinaigrette. You can make a sauce to go with them, such as mustard sauce or Thousand Island dressing, or simply serve them with ketchup. You can also add a patty to a sandwich or make a pork burger in a bun. These patties are great for lunch, dinner or as a snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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