Savory Pork Meatballs
Packed with bold flavors and a perfectly tender texture, these **Savory Pork Meatballs** are a must-try recipe for meatball lovers. Made with a rich blend of ground pork, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and fresh parsley, each bite is juicy and bursting with umami goodness. The secret lies in soaking breadcrumbs in milk to create a moist, cohesive mixture, ensuring every meatball is irresistibly tender. Pan-seared to golden perfection and oven-finished for even cooking, these meatballs are as easy to make as they are delicious. They’re the ultimate crowd-pleaser—serve them with your favorite sauce, over pasta, or as a hearty appetizer. With just 20 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking time, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in under an hour! Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or entertaining, these pork meatballs will quickly become your go-to comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground pork
- 50 grams Breadcrumbs
- 60 milliliters Milk
- 40 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 15 grams Parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let them sit for 5 minutes until the breadcrumbs have absorbed the milk.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, soaked breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with your hands until well combined, but do not overwork the mixture to avoid tough meatballs.
Form the mixture into meatballs, about 2 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Working in batches, sear the meatballs in the hot oil, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Transfer the seared meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until they are cooked through and internal temperature reaches 70°C (160°F).
Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired, and enjoy with your favorite sauce or as a standalone dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2286 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 156.1 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 54.3 g | 272% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 715 mg | 238% | |
| Sodium | 4301 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 162.5 g | 325% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 780 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 504 mg | 11% | |
*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.
