Description
These Spicy Thousand Island Reuben Balls are a playful twist on the classic Reuben sandwich, transforming its iconic flavors into crispy, bite-sized fried balls with a smoky-sweet glaze and spicy dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g (10.5oz) cooked corned beef, finely chopped
- 200g (7oz) sauerkraut, drained and squeezed
- 150g (5.3oz) Swiss-style cheese, grated
- 100g (3.5oz) pumpernickel breadcrumbs
- 50g (1.75oz) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp (5ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp (5ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp (5ml) spicy Thousand Island sauce
- 1 tsp (5ml) hot sauce (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 30g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp (5ml) smoked paprika
- 1 tsp (5ml) honey
- 1 tsp (5ml) Dijon mustard
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 100g (3.5oz) extra pumpernickel breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Vegetable oil for deep-frying
- 120ml (½ cup) mayonnaise
- 60ml (¼ cup) ketchup
- 30ml (2 tbsp) sweet pickle relish
- 1 tsp (5ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp (5ml) hot sauce
- ½ tsp (2.5ml) Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh dill, finely chopped
Instructions
- Make Glaze: Melt butter, whisk in paprika, honey, mustard, and cayenne.
- Combine Filling: Mix corned beef, sauerkraut, cheese, breadcrumbs, flour, eggs, mustard, sauce, and seasoning.
- Form & Chill Balls: Form mixture into balls with glaze center; chill for 20 minutes.
- Prepare Breading: Whisk eggs and spread breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
- Bread Balls: Coat balls in egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Deep Fry: Fry in oil at 180°C (350°F) for 3-4 minutes until golden.
- Make Dipping Sauce: Whisk together mayonnaise, ketchup, relish, mustard, sauce, and seasoning.
- Plate & Garnish: Arrange balls, drizzle with glaze, and garnish with dill.
Notes
Chilling the balls before frying is crucial to prevent them from falling apart. Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preference.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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