(SJ) ST. JOSEPH’S SIGNATURE Varenyky (Perogies) Potato & Cheddar Cheese ~ вареники З ЖОВТИМ СИРОМ
SJ VARENYKY – Perogy – DUMPLINGS
вареники - Pyrohy – пироги з жовтим сиром
Truly a Ukrainian dish, Varenyky are known around the world.
Our SJ Signature Varenyky are lovingly hand pinched & filled with potato & cheddar cheese with a hint of onion. Homemade & Handmade!
The name varenyk, in fact, simply means “boiled thing”, from the word ‘varyty’ варити – ‘to boil’.
Par-boiled, frozen & ready to Take-Away by the dozen.
preparation for SJ varenyky – pyrohy
Handmade & Homemade
All food is fully prepared and easy to warm up!
It’s time to prepare SJ Perogies/Pyrohy/Varenyky
1. Stove Top – Steam
Pour about ½ inch of water in a skillet, bring to simmer. Add the frozen Varenyky to the skillet and cover with lid.
Turn the Varenyky periodically, so that they do not stick to the skillet (saucepan).
The Varenyky will steam cook, defrosting at the same time.
This process should take about 3-5 min.
Toss into a butter (oil) or fried onion mixture.
2. Stove Top – Boil
In a pot bring 4 quarts of salted water to a rolling boil
Do not reduce the heat. Add 1 dozen frozen Perogies stir carefully with a wooden spoon just to loosen any that might be sticking to the pot being careful not to break them. When Perogies float to the top continue to boil 3-5 min.
Drain or remove with slotted spoon and serve hot with choice of butter, fried onion or bacon.
3. Microwave
Place frozen Perogies on a dish, cover with paper towel and press sensor reheat cycle, OR
microwave frozen Perogies for a couple of minutes(check for readiness)
4. Oven – Steam
Pour about ¼ inch hot water in a casserole dish/roaster
Add frozen Perogies and put into a warm oven 350o F for about 20 min per one layer ( you may add a second layer – divide it with parchment paper – extend heating to 30 min )
Remove from oven (take away parchment paper if any)
Add butter (oil) or fried onion mixture.
5. Fry
Fry in a skillet with butter for a few minutes, turning to cook evenly on both sides.