Savory Herb Pork Meatballs with Rustic Charm

Savory Herb Pork Meatballs with Rustic Charm

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Servings
4
Serving Size
4 meatballs (approx. 150g)
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
20 Minutes
Total Time
35 Minutes
Savory Herb Pork Meatballs with Rustic Charm
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April 19, 2025

Ingredients

  • 500 grams Pork mince
    (Use fresh minced pork with some fat for juicy meatballs)
  • 30 grams Fresh parsley
    (Finely chopped for bright herb flavor)
  • 10 grams Fresh Thyme
    (Leaves only; remove stems before chopping)
  • 2 pieces Garlic cloves
    (Minced finely)
  • 1 small Onion
    (Finely grated or minced to blend well)
  • 50 grams Breadcrumbs
    (Use fresh white or wholemeal breadcrumbs)
  • 1 large Egg
    (To bind meatballs)
  • 50 ml Milk
    (To moisten the breadcrumbs)
  • 1 tsp Salt
    (Fine sea salt enhances flavor)
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper
    (Freshly ground for best aroma)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
    (For frying the meatballs)

Nutrition

  • Servings: 4
  • Serving Size: 4 meatballs (approx. 150g)
  • Calories: 555 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 17 g
  • Protein: 58 g
  • Fat: 29 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 861 mg
  • Cholesterol: 180 mg
  • Calcium: 59 mg
  • Iron: 5.7 mg

Instructions

  • 1 - Prepare Herb Mixture:
    Finely chop the fresh parsley and thyme leaves. Mince garlic cloves. Finely grate the onion to release juice.
  • 2 - Soak Breadcrumbs:
    Put the breadcrumbs in a small bowl and soak with milk for 2-3 minutes until soft.
  • 3 - Mix Pork and Herbs:
    In a large mixing bowl, combine pork mince, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, chopped herbs, grated onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  • 4 - Shape Meatballs:
    With wet hands, shape the mixture into uniform golf-ball size portions, about 4 cm diameter, to ensure even cooking.
  • 5 - Cook Meatballs:
    Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs turning occasionally until evenly browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes.

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