Description
These irresistible pork, apple, and sage meatballs offer a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors. They are easy to prepare and can be served as an appetizer or a main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, finely diced apple, and chopped fresh sage.
- Add the breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, and black pepper to the pork mixture.
- Mix gently until all ingredients are well combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the pork apple sage meatballs tender.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Place the pork apple sage meatballs in the hot skillet, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches if necessary.
- Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 8-10 minutes, until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve the irresistible pork apple sage meatballs immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a mix of ground pork and ground sausage.
- You can prepare the pork apple sage meatballs ahead of time and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before cooking.
- These meatballs freeze well. Cook them first, then let them cool completely before freezing in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or allspice for an extra layer of flavor in your tempting pork apple sage.
- Pair these delicious pork apple sage meatballs with a creamy sauce or a tangy chutney.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100g
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg