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Braised Pork Meatballs with Brussels Sprouts

16 INGREDIENTS • 14 STEPS • 30MINS

Braised Pork Meatballs with Brussels Sprouts

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5.0
6 ratings
Looking to have a signature dish everyone loves? Meatballs! Perfectly cooked meatballs can turn a simple meal into a spectacular dish. These braised pork meatballs have what it takes. The flavorful combination of pork simmered in tangy-sweet apple cider vinegar, and Brussel sprouts will get your family and friends to ask for it over and over again.
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Looking to have a signature dish everyone loves? Meatballs! Perfectly cooked meatballs can turn a simple meal into a spectacular dish. These braised pork meatballs have what it takes. The flavorful combination of pork simmered in tangy-sweet apple cider vinegar, and Brussel sprouts will get your family and friends to ask for it over and over again.
30MINS
Total Time
$5.85
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
us / metric
Lemon
1
Lemon, zested
Shallot
2
Shallots, finely chopped
Breadcrumbs
1/3 cup
Breadcrumbs
Brussels Sprouts
3 3/4 cups
Brussels Sprouts
Whipping Cream
4 Tbsp

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Kemps Heavy Whipping Cream
Egg
1
Egg
White Cooking Wine
4 Tbsp
White Cooking Wine
Apple Juice
4 Tbsp
Apple Juice
Ground Pork
12 oz
Ground Pork
Fresh Sage
13 tsp
Fresh Sage, finely chopped
Garlic
1 clove
Garlic, thinly sliced
Bacon
2 slices
Bacon
cut into half inch slices
Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tbsp
Apple Cider Vinegar
Salt
2 tsp
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
875
Fat
62.5 g
Protein
42.3 g
Carbs
34.9 g
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step 1
Cut Brussels Sprouts (3 3/4 cups) in half then slice into quarter-inch shreds with the flat side down.
step 1 Cut Brussels Sprouts (3 3/4 cups) in half then slice into quarter-inch shreds with the flat side down.
step 2
In a medium bowl, combine Lemon (1), Fresh Sage (13 tsp), Shallot (1), Salt (1 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (as needed), and mix with Egg (1). Mix together with a fork.
step 3
Gently fold in Ground Pork (12 oz) and Breadcrumbs (1/3 cup) and be careful not to over mix.
step 4
Form ten, golf ball sized meatballs and set aside on a plate.
step 4 Form ten, golf ball sized meatballs and set aside on a plate.
step 5
Heat a large deep saute pan over medium high heat and add Olive Oil (1 Tbsp). Once hot, carefully add the meatballs and brown on all sides. Transfer meatballs to a plate but do not remove pan from heat.
step 5 Heat a large deep saute pan over medium high heat and add Olive Oil (1 Tbsp). Once hot, carefully add the meatballs and brown on all sides. Transfer meatballs to a plate but do not remove pan from heat.
step 6
Add remaining Shallot (1) to the saute pan over medium heat and cook for 1 minute.
step 7
Add White Cooking Wine (4 Tbsp), Apple Cider Vinegar (2 Tbsp), Apple Juice (4 Tbsp), and Salt (as needed). Increase heat and bring to a quick boil. Turn heat to low, add meatballs, and cover. Simmer for 18 minutes.
step 8
Add Kemps Heavy Whipping Cream (4 Tbsp), stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer. Reduce sauce by half, turn off heat, and hold.
step 8 Add Kemps Heavy Whipping Cream (4 Tbsp), stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer. Reduce sauce by half, turn off heat, and hold.
step 9
Meanwhile, heat a medium saute pan over medium-high heat, add Bacon (2 slices) and cook until crispy. Remove from heat and transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Carefully discard half of the bacon fat from the pan using a paper towel and tongs. Discard towel.
step 10
Add the Garlic (1 clove) to the pan and cook over medium heat for 1 minute.
step 11
Add the brussels sprouts, Salt (as needed), Ground Black Pepper (as needed), and stir and cook for 1 minute.
step 11 Add the brussels sprouts, Salt (as needed), Ground Black Pepper (as needed), and stir and cook for 1 minute.
step 12
Add a quarter cup of water and cook for four to five minutes until Brussels sprouts are wilted. Remove from heat.
step 13
Toss the cooked bacon with the Brussels sprouts. Divide the Brussels sprouts between two plates at top center of plate. Divide the meatballs and plate alongside the front of Brussels sprouts. Drizzle sauce over each meatball for both plates.
step 13 Toss the cooked bacon with the Brussels sprouts. Divide the Brussels sprouts between two plates at top center of plate. Divide the meatballs and plate alongside the front of Brussels sprouts. Drizzle sauce over each meatball for both plates.
step 14
Serve and enjoy!
step 14 Serve and enjoy!
Tags
Comfort Food
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Pork
Vegetables
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