Italian-Style Baby Pork Balls
You can make these for a cocktail party or a snack on game night. They also make a good family meal served with pasta or mashed potatoes.
Difficulty: Easy
Hands-on: 35 minutesTotal: 35 minutes
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- ½ cup canola oil
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- ½ cup dry bread crumbs
- ½ cup raisins
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
- ½ cup pine nuts
- 1 lb. lean ground pork
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Mix all of the rest of the ingredients together and roll into marble-sized balls, about 1" in diameter.
- Fry the meatballs, turning constantly to brown evenly, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
| Amount per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 260 |
| Total Fat | 15g |
| Saturated Fat | 2g |
| Cholesterol | 35mg |
| Sodium | 380mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g |
| Sugars | 7g |
| Protein | 15g |
Recipe Information
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- ½ cup canola oil
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- ½ cup dry bread crumbs
- ½ cup raisins
- 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
- ½ cup pine nuts
- 1 lb. lean ground pork
Directions
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Mix all of the rest of the ingredients together and roll into marble-sized balls, about 1" in diameter.
- Fry the meatballs, turning constantly to brown evenly, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Information
| Amount per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 260 |
| Total Fat | 15g |
| Saturated Fat | 2g |
| Cholesterol | 35mg |
| Sodium | 380mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g |
| Sugars | 7g |
| Protein | 15g |