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Let it soak for about 10 minutes until soft.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the stale kaiser roll","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"While the roll is soaking, finely dice the onion. You can optionally saute it in a teaspoon of oil until translucent for a milder flavor, or leave it raw for a sharper bite.","group":"Preparation","title":"While the roll is soaking, finely dice the onion","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Squeeze the excess milk out of the soaked roll. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, soaked roll, egg, diced onion, salt, and black pepper.","group":"Mixing","title":"Squeeze the excess milk out of the soaked roll","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Knead the mixture by hand for a few minutes until it is smooth and well combined. Form the mixture into 8 oval patties.","group":"Shaping","title":"Knead the mixture","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Place the breadcrumbs on a shallow plate. Roll each patty in the breadcrumbs until evenly coated on all sides.","group":"Shaping","title":"Place the breadcrumbs","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Shaping"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties for about 5-7 minutes per side until they are golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).","group":"Cooking","title":"Heat the vegetable oil","timerMinutes":14,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"For the juiciest results, use a mix of ground pork and beef (70/30). If you don't have a kaiser roll, 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs soaked in milk works perfectly.","cuisine":{"group":"Eastern European","specific":["Polish"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["fry","saute"],"equipment":["Large skillet","Mixing bowl","Small bowl","Shallow plate"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":8,"unit":"patties","note":"Serves 4 people with 2 patties each"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The meat mixture can be prepared and shaped into patties up to 24 hours in advance. Store in the fridge until ready to coat and fry."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftover patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat in a pan over low heat with a tiny bit of water and a lid to maintain moisture, or in the oven at 350°F (177°C)."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fkotlety_mielone_1aa2a2e75f%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=9faa3598-b8bb-4346-b6b7-ee3fb31ce4e9","imageAlt":"Kotlety Mielone (Polish Meat Patties) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["meat","pork","comfort food","traditional","pan fried"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Kotlety Mielone (Polish Meat Patties)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T05:16:52.413Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T05:16:52.413Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_943b7108be","slug":"buckwheat-porridge-hrechana-kasha","title":"Buckwheat Porridge (Hrechana Kasha)","description":"A nutritious, nutty, and comforting Eastern European staple. 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