Paleo Savory Pork Meatballs
These Paleo Savory Pork Meatballs are a delicious, grain-free twist on a classic comfort food, packed with bold flavors and nourishing ingredients. Made with juicy ground pork, almond flour, and a perfect blend of herbs and spices like oregano, cumin, and fresh parsley, these meatballs are both hearty and healthy. A quick sear in olive oil creates a golden-brown crust before finishing in the oven, ensuring tender, juicy bites every time. Ready in just 40 minutes, these protein-rich meatballs are perfect as an appetizer, main dish, or meal prep option. Pair them with a Paleo-friendly marinara sauce or spicy aioli for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and keto-friendly!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 0.5 cup almond flour
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, almond flour, egg, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Using your hands or a spoon, mix all the ingredients until they are well combined, but do not overmix as this can result in tough meatballs.
Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. You should get approximately 16 meatballs.
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add meatballs in batches (do not overcrowd the pan) and sear them on each side for about 2 minutes, until they are browned. This step is crucial for both flavor and texture.
Transfer the seared meatballs to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
Serve the meatballs warm. They can be enjoyed on their own or with a Paleo-friendly dipping sauce such as a homemade marinara or a spicy aioli.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.8 g | 198% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.1 g | 216% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 628 mg | 209% | |
| Sodium | 2764 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.4 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 135.5 g | 271% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 332 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 336 mg | 7% | |
*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.
