How to Cook Kruchenyky: Slow Cooker, Instant Pot, and Air Fryer Methods for Perfectly Tender Rolls

Name: Kruchenyky
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 10 rolls
Cuisine: Ukrainian
Ingredients: 10 slices of beef or pork, pounded thin; 1/2 cup of buckwheat cooked with onions and mushrooms; 2 tbsp of mustard; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp of paprika; 1 tsp of salt; 1/2 tsp of black pepper; 2 tbsp of butter or sunflower oil; 1/2 cup of flour; 1 cup of beef or chicken broth

Slow Cooker Kruchenyky: Perfectly Tender Stuffed Meat Rolls with Minimal Effort

Use the slow cooker to gently cook your kruchenyky. The low heat allows the stuffed meat rolls to become tender while absorbing all the delicious flavors of the stuffing and sauce. You can set it to cook while you handle other tasks, ensuring the dish is ready when you are.

Instant Pot Kruchenyky: Fast, Flavorful Stuffed Meat Rolls in Less Time

Use the Instant Pot’s "pressure cook" function to cook your kruchenyky in a fraction of the time. You can brown the rolls first with the "saute" function to seal in flavor, then pressure cook them to perfection, ensuring the meat is tender and juicy in a much shorter cooking time.

Air Fryer Kruchenyky: Crispy Golden Meat Rolls with Moist, Flavorful Filling

Once your kruchenyky are assembled, use the air fryer to crisp the exterior. The "air crisp" function ensures that the meat rolls turn golden brown and crispy on the outside while keeping the stuffing moist and flavorful inside, giving your kruchenyky the perfect texture.

Tips and Suggestions on Kruchenyky

Choosing the right cut of meat

Kruchenyky are made using thinly sliced meat that is rolled up with stuffing inside. The meat should be tender and easy to roll, so it's important to choose the right cut such as flank steak, sirloin, or pork loin.

Preparing the meat

Preparing the meat correctly is crucial to the success of kruchenyky. The meat needs to be sliced thin and pounded to an even thickness with a meat mallet. This helps to tenderize the meat and create a uniform thickness for rolling.

Stuffing the kruchenyky

The stuffing for kruchenyky can vary, but it often includes bacon, onions, garlic, and herbs. It's important not to overstuff the rolls, as this can cause the filling to spill out during cooking. Secure the rolls with toothpicks or kitchen twine to prevent them from coming apart.

Browning the rolls

Kruchenyky are typically browned in a skillet before being baked or simmered in a sauce. It's important to brown them evenly on all sides to create a nice crust and seal in the juices.

Keeping the rolls together

One of the biggest challenges with kruchenyky is keeping the rolls together during cooking. To prevent them from unwinding or the filling from spilling out, try using kitchen twine to tie them securely. You can also use a toothpick to hold the roll in place while cooking, but remember to remove them before serving.

Classic Kruchenyky Recipe

                        Ingredients
                        10 slices of beef or pork, pounded thin
1/2 cup of buckwheat cooked with onions and mushrooms
2 tbsp of mustard
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp of paprika
1 tsp of salt
1/2 tsp of black pepper
2 tbsp of butter or sunflower oil
1/2 cup of flour
1 cup of beef or chicken broth

                    

                        Instructions
                        Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Spread mustard on each slice of meat.
In a pan, sauté onions and garlic until soft. Add cooked buckwheat, paprika, salt, and
                                black pepper. Mix well and let cool.
Spread 1-2 tablespoons of buckwheat mixture onto each slice of meat. Roll up tightly and
                                secure with toothpicks.
Dredge each roll in flour.
Heat butter or oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Brown the rolls on all sides.
Transfer the rolls to a baking dish and add broth.
Bake for 30-40 minutes.
Let cool for a few minutes and remove toothpicks before serving.

                    

Cooking Time

Preparation Time 30 min

Cook Time 60 min

Total time 90 min

                        Nutrition Facts
                        Calories: 300
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 2 g
Protein: 28 g

                    

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