SAVORY APPETIZER PORK MEATBALLS
Serves 4
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup fine bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 tablespoon minced green bell pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
1/4 cup apple jelly
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
Cooking Directions
In a medium bowl stir together well ground pork, bread crumbs, egg, onion, green pepper, garlic, salt and pepper.
Shape into about 30 one-inch meatballs.
In a large skillet, brown meatballs in hot oil. Drain excess fat from skillet.
For the sauce, in a small saucepan combine tomato sauce, apple jelly and curry powder; simmer until jelly is melted, stirring occasionally.
Pour the sauce over the meatballs in skillet.
Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring often.
Serving Suggestions
These tangy meatballs make a satisfying dinner, served over rice and accompanied with broccoli spears. Serve also as an appetizer in a chafing dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 370 calories; Protein 20 grams Fat 17 grams; Sodium 1310 milligrams; Cholesterol 105 milligrams; Saturated Fat 6 grams; Carbohydrates 30 grams
Recipe courtesy of National Pork Board.
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