Mini Pork and Apple Meat Loaves
Delight your taste buds with these savory Mini Pork and Apple Meat Loaves, a comforting twist on a classic family favorite. Perfectly portioned and baked in a muffin tin for easy serving, each bite combines the juicy tenderness of ground pork with the natural sweetness of grated apple and a touch of aromatic thyme. A glossy ketchup-brown sugar glaze adds the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, while breadcrumbs and milk ensure a moist, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish, these mini meat loaves are an ideal weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing addition to your next gathering. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or a fresh side salad to complete this hearty, irresistible meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g ground pork
- 1 large apple
- 1 small onion
- 100 g breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 60 ml whole milk
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tsp brown sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.
Peel and grate the apple using a box grater, discarding the core. Finely chop the onion.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, grated apple, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, egg, and milk. Add dijon mustard, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Using clean hands or a spoon, mix the ingredients together until well combined but do not overmix, as this can make the meat loaves dense.
Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin tin, pressing gently to fill each cup. This recipe should make about 8 mini meat loaves.
In a small bowl, mix the ketchup and brown sugar to create a glaze.
Spoon a dollop of the glaze mixture onto the top of each meat loaf and spread evenly with the back of a spoon.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meat loaves are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
Allow the meat loaves to rest for 5 minutes before carefully removing them from the tin using a spatula or fork.
Serve warm with your favorite side dishes, such as mashed potatoes or a green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 135.8 g | 174% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.7 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 677 mg | 226% | |
| Sodium | 5008 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.1 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.4 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.4 g | ||
| Protein | 153.5 g | 307% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 339 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 606 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
