Description
Apple Cider Meatballs are a delightful fusion of sweet and savory, perfect for entertaining or a cozy family dinner. These tender meatballs, made with ground pork and coated in a luscious apple cider glaze, offer a mouthwatering experience that will impress your guests. The combination of apple cider, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard creates a tangy sauce that perfectly complements the succulent meatballs. Ideal for serving as an appetizer or a main dish, these bites are not only delicious but also easy to prepare. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing dish ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground pork
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 cups apple cider
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Roll into 1-inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine apple cider, brown sugar, vinegar, and mustard; bring to simmer.
- Mix cornstarch with cold water to form a slurry; add to the simmering mixture while whisking until thickened.
- Toss baked meatballs in the glaze until well coated.
- Serve warm on a platter with toothpicks and optional parsley garnish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (90g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg