best deal on pierogies?
OhioGuy
used to stock up on a 16 ounce bag for $1 at Deal$, but they no longer carry
that brand. Now they have a 14 ounce bag of another brand for $1.50. It
kind of seems like an insult, with them raising the price 50%, and at the
same time decreasing the package size.
Anyway, I LOVE pierogies, but I'm not sure what is considered a good deal
on them any more, and would appreciate some pointers.
Mrs Irish Mike
Pierogies are good, especially if you make them yourself. I just have
to wonder what is in something that is processed, packaged and frozen
AND sells for less than a buck a pound. There are very few foods these
days that sell for a buck a pound, let alone something I want to put
in my stomach.
Here is a recipe for pierogies that is easy. It takes about an hour,
but you can make lots for freezing. And you can control the quality.
http://pittsburgh.about.com/od/recipes/r/pierogies.htm
Vic Smith
<wilm...@gmail.com> wrote:
>On Oct 7, 2:34?pm, "OhioGuy" <n...@none.net> wrote:
>> ? Can anyone point me towards a national grocery chain deal on pierogies? ?I
>> used to stock up on a 16 ounce bag for $1 at Deal$, but they no longer carry
>> that brand. ?Now they have a 14 ounce bag of another brand for $1.50. ?It
>> kind of seems like an insult, with them raising the price 50%, and at the
>> same time decreasing the package size.
>>
>> ? Anyway, I LOVE pierogies, but I'm not sure what is considered a good deal
>> on them any more, and would appreciate some pointers.
>
>Pierogies are good, especially if you make them yourself. I just have
>to wonder what is in something that is processed, packaged and frozen
>AND sells for less than a buck a pound. There are very few foods these
>days that sell for a buck a pound, let alone something I want to put
>in my stomach.
>
> Here is a recipe for pierogies that is easy. It takes about an hour,
>but you can make lots for freezing. And you can control the quality.
>http://pittsburgh.about.com/od/recipes/r/pierogies.htm
Looks good, but a couple comments.
Wife (a Polka) uses farmer's cheese instead of cheddar.
Real Polacks never heard of cheddar.
They can be put in a strainer after boiling, then served.
We only fry what's left over and gone cold. I like fresh best.
Try chopping and frying some bacon to pour over them.
--Vic
George
> On Oct 7, 2:34 pm, "OhioGuy" <n...@none.net> wrote:
>> Can anyone point me towards a national grocery chain deal on pierogies? I
>> used to stock up on a 16 ounce bag for $1 at Deal$, but they no longer carry
>> that brand. Now they have a 14 ounce bag of another brand for $1.50. It
>> kind of seems like an insult, with them raising the price 50%, and at the
>> same time decreasing the package size.
>>
>> Anyway, I LOVE pierogies, but I'm not sure what is considered a good deal
>> on them any more, and would appreciate some pointers.
>
> Pierogies are good, especially if you make them yourself. I just have
> to wonder what is in something that is processed, packaged and frozen
> AND sells for less than a buck a pound. There are very few foods these
> days that sell for a buck a pound, let alone something I want to put
> in my stomach.
Totally agree. Those industrial versions are pretty bad and belong in
school cafeterias and big box restaurants.
>
> Here is a recipe for pierogies that is easy. It takes about an hour,
> but you can make lots for freezing. And you can control the quality.
> http://pittsburgh.about.com/od/recipes/r/pierogies.htm
They really aren't that hard to make and the home made versions are 100
times better than the industrial versions.
George
I like a little scoop of caramelized onions on boiled pierogies.
You are right about the cheese. We have a big Polish/Ukranian/Russian
population here so there are lots of great variations such as cabbage
and mushroom and the various fruit filled versions.
Lou
with practice, but making a batch big enough for a family meal with enough
left over for freezing can easily consume an afternoon. Homemade are far
better than any I've ever seen in a store, though.
The other point is that "pierogies" is a barbarism - I don't care how often
or from how many sources you see it. "Pierogi" is the plural - if you have
just one, it is a "pierog".
jeff
> "OhioGuy" <no...@none.net> wrote in
> news:hX6zm.17902$ma7...@newsfe04.iad:
>> Anyway, I LOVE pierogies, but I'm not sure what is considered a good
>> deal
>> on them any more, and would appreciate some pointers.
>
>
> less fat. Doesn't taste that way though!
So does my girlfriend. Seemed a little odd at first, but they taste
fine. I do like the caramelized onions (which is not a byproduct of
baking), and some sour cream...
Jeff
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