Pork, Apple, and Sage Meatballs
A delightful mixture of ground pork, grated apple, and sage, these meatballs are a comforting dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 500 g ground pork
- 1 medium apple, peeled and grated Make sure to grate finely.
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped Or 1 tsp dried sage.
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil For frying.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, grated apple, onion, garlic, sage, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the meatballs in batches and cook for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through.
- Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
Serving
- Serve warm with mashed potatoes, gravy, or a light apple sauce.
Notes
Make sure to grate the apple finely to mix well with the meat. For a little spice, add red pepper flakes. Use fresh sage for a brighter flavor, but dried sage works well too. Don’t overcrowd the skillet when cooking; fry the meatballs in batches for even cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 2gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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