Juicy German Pork Patties
Sweet Corn

Crispy on the outside and tender within, these homemade German pork patties packed with sweet corn are a quick, nutritious breakfast meal prep favorite.

Ingredients

• 500 g fresh pork
• 50 g onions
• 100 g corn kernels
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• to taste salt
• a little sugar
• to taste pepper
• 1 large tbsp starch

Instructions

1. 1Prep and Clean the Pork

   

   Take a piece of fresh pork with a three-fat-to-seven-lean ratio on a wooden cutting board, and carefully trim away any sinewscite: 1.

   Tip: Removing sinews ensures a tender texture for the pork patties.
2. 2Slice the Pork

   

   Slice the prepared pork on the wooden cutting board into smaller pieces before mincing it into a smooth meat pastecite: 1.

   Tip: Slice evenly to make the subsequent mincing process faster and more uniform.
3. 3Chop into Meat Paste

   

   Continue chopping the minced pork further with a knife until it reaches a smooth meat paste consistencycite: 1.

   Tip: Consistent chopping helps achieve the proper sticky consistency later.
4. 4Finely Chop the Onion

   

   Take a fresh onion and use a kitchen knife to finely chop it on a wooden cutting boardcite: 1. Ensure the pieces are small and even so they blend seamlessly into the pork mixture later.

   Tip: Chop the onions as uniformly as possible to distribute the flavor evenly throughout the pork patties.
5. 5Combine Pork and Onions

   

   Transfer the smooth minced pork paste into a mixing bowl and add 50 grams of finely chopped onionscite: 1.

   Tip: Finely chop the onions so they blend seamlessly into the meat mixture.
6. 6Measure and Add Seasonings

   

   Add 1 tablespoon of light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, salt, a little sugar, pepper, and 1 large tablespoon of starch to the mixing bowlcite: 1.

   Tip: Measure the sauces accurately to balance the flavor profile of the patties.
7. 7Combine All Ingredients

   

   Combine 50 grams of finely chopped onions, all the measured sauces and seasonings, and 500 grams of minced pork together in the mixing bowlcite: 1.

   Tip: Make sure to measure the seasonings evenly for balanced flavor.
8. 8Knead the Meat Mixture

   

   Stir and mix the ingredients well in a clockwise direction until the meat mixture develops a sticky consistency and strong resistance.

   Tip: Wearing a glove makes it easier and more hygienic to knead the meat thoroughly.
9. 9Add Corn Kernels

   

   Pour 100 grams of corn kernels into the sticky seasoned meat mixture and mix them thoroughly until evenly distributed.

   Tip: Incorporate the corn gently so the kernels stay plump and intact.
10. 10Create Homemade Molds

    

    Cut a paper cup with scissors to leave a 1-centimeter bottom rim, creating a custom mold for shaping the patties.

    Tip: Keep the cut steady to ensure a clean rim for easy unmolding.

Storage & Freezing

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