The Best Way to Cook Frozen Perogies

Frozen perogies are one of the easiest comfort foods to keep at home. They are quick to prepare, filling, and perfect for busy weekdays, family dinners, holidays, or last-minute guests.

At A-R Perogies in Saskatoon, our perogies are hand-pinched and frozen so customers can cook them fresh at home whenever they are ready.

Do You Need to Thaw Frozen Perogies First?

No. You do not need to thaw frozen perogies before cooking.

For the best texture, keep them frozen until they go into the pot. Cooking them from frozen helps them hold their shape and keeps the dough from becoming too soft before boiling.

Step 1: Boil Until They Float

Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil. Add the frozen perogies carefully and stir lightly so they do not stick to the bottom of the pot.

When the perogies float to the surface, they are usually ready to remove from the water.

Step 2: Pan-Fry with Butter and Onions

Boiled perogies are delicious, but pan-frying gives them a warmer homestyle flavour.

Add butter to a pan, then fry the cooked perogies with onions until they are lightly golden. This gives the outside a better texture while keeping the filling soft and comforting.

What to Serve with Perogies

Perogies are great on their own, but the right sides can turn them into a full meal.

Classic pairings include sour cream, fried onions, cabbage rolls, beet borsch, mushroom dill gravy, farmer sausage, or a simple salad.

For a hearty comfort food plate, try perogies with cabbage rolls and mushroom dill gravy.

What If Your Perogies Are Already Thawed?

If your perogies are already thawed, you can still cook them. Handle them gently because thawed perogies are softer and may break more easily.

For thawed perogies, use a gentle boil instead of a strong rolling boil, and cook only until they are heated through. You can also pan-fry them with butter and onions for a golden, homestyle finish.

If the perogies thawed in the refrigerator and stayed cold, you can refreeze them, but the texture may not be as good after freezing again.

If the perogies were left out at room temperature for too long, do not refreeze them. It is safer not to use them.

Where to Buy Frozen Perogies in Saskatoon

Looking for handmade frozen perogies in Saskatoon?

Visit A-R Perogies at 810 Ave. L South in Saskatoon. We offer over 20 varieties of savory and sweet perogies, along with cabbage rolls, beet borsch, soups, mushroom dill gravy, farmer sausage, and other homestyle comfort foods.

For current availability or larger orders, call us at 306-244-0749 or view our menu online.