Description
A delightful dish of pork meatballs served with creamy sweet potato mash and a rich bourbon-maple sauce, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup chicken stock
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried sage, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined, then form into 16 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Set aside.
- In a pot, cover cubed sweet potatoes with salted water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 12-15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
- Deglaze the skillet with bourbon, scraping up browned bits. Add maple syrup, mustard, and chicken stock, then bring to a simmer. Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes to reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
- In a separate bowl, mash sweet potatoes with butter, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth. Keep warm.
- Remove meatballs and whisk cold butter into the sauce until velvety. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, and consider baking the meatballs for a healthier option. This dish is also freezer-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg