How To Cook — The Pierogie Guy (2024)

FAQs

Is it better to boil or pan fry perogies? ›

A tried and true method for cooking pierogies is frying. The texture is crunchy on the outside and creamy on the inside. And, they make great side dishes, appetizers, or perfect finger-food for snacking!

Place frozen perogies flat side down on a non-stick baking pan. 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.

Microwave. In microwave-safe bowl, cover frozen pierogies completely with water and loosely cover bowl with plastic wrap. Full Size & Mini: Microwave on HIGH 7 minutes. Drain and serve.

Frozen: Defrost pierogi overnight and use the above instructions to sear them. If you're boiling or steaming them you don't have to defrost them but boil them for 5 minutes and steam them for 8 minutes. Alternatively you can cook them from frozen but don't start them too hot.

Cook your pierogi the usual way or plunge them into boiling water for 30 seconds. Then, spread them on a tray and let them cool. Freeze for 2 to 3 hours. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer bag and store in the freezer.

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!

And that's precisely what pierogi are: delicious boiled pastry parcels filled to the brim with all sorts of yummy things: cheese and potato, sauerkraut and mushrooms, meat, spinach, lentils, sweetened farmer's cheese or berries.

Gently separate thawed (not frozen) pierogi and place one by one into water and cook for 3-5 minutes until they float to the surface. Be careful not over-cook or they will come apart. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a dish towel to remove excess water.

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. Then top them with the onions and roast!

Are frozen pierogies fully cooked? ›

All of our food is fully cooked - just heat and enjoy! To Freeze Pierogies: Remove them from the bag/container. Arrange them on a cookie sheet so they do not touch.

To serve: Cover the bottom of a saute pan with olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, saute the pierogis; they should sizzle once they hit the oil. After a minute or so, flip them, looking for a golden brown color. Plate with the sauteed onions and a side of sour cream for dipping.

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.

How To Sauté / Pan-fry Pierogi: Lightly grease the frying pan with neutral oil or ideally – butter.

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; drop perogies in boiling water and cook until they float, 4 to 5 minutes.

Before deep frying perogies, it's best to first boil them until they are cooked through. Once boiled, allow them to cool and pat them dry to remove excess moisture. This step helps ensure a crispy exterior when deep frying.

Sour cream's tangy touch: Enjoying pierogi with a spoonful of sour cream is traditional. Its creamy consistency and tangy undertone enrich the pierogi experience. Caramelized onions: The sweetness of caramelized onions perfectly complements savory pierogi.