Pork, Apple, and Sage Meatballs Recipe
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Pork, Apple, and Sage Meatballs. Juicy ground pork meets the fresh sweetness of Granny Smith apples and aromatic sage, resulting in tender meatballs that are perfect for any occasion. Serve them drizzled with a tangy apple cider sauce for an unforgettable dish that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork (20% fat)
- 1 cup Granny Smith apples, finely diced (about 1 large apple)
- 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground pork, diced apples, chopped sage, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach at least 160°F).
- While meatballs bake, whisk together apple cider vinegar and honey in a small saucepan over medium heat until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Drizzle sauce over baked meatballs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg