Nadines Pork Meatballs
Discover the irresistible flavor of Nadine’s Pork Meatballs, a comforting classic elevated with Italian-inspired seasonings and a touch of Parmesan elegance. Made with tender ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs for ultimate juiciness, and a blend of finely chopped onion and minced garlic for aromatic depth, these meatballs are perfectly seared and oven-baked for a golden exterior. With easy preparation and just 40 minutes from start to finish, this recipe yields meatballs that are robust yet melt-in-your-mouth tender. Serve them alongside marinara sauce and pasta for a hearty dinner or pair them with a fresh green salad for a lighter twist. Perfect for family gatherings or a midweek treat, Nadine’s Pork Meatballs will become your new go-to comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g ground pork
- 100 g breadcrumbs
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 60 ml milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minutes until the breadcrumbs absorb the milk.
Add the ground pork, grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Using clean hands or a spoon, mix the ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
Scoop out about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a meatball. Repeat until all the mixture is used, placing the meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. In batches, sear the meatballs for 2-3 minutes on each side, until browned. Transfer the seared meatballs back to the baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until they are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 71°C (160°F).
Remove from the oven and let rest for a couple of minutes before serving.
Serve Nadine's Pork Meatballs with your favorite marinara sauce over pasta, or enjoy them as-is with a crisp green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2307 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.2 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.4 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 782 mg | 261% | |
| Sodium | 3922 mg | 171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.0 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 135.4 g | 271% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 841 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1798 mg | 38% | |
*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.
