Giant Pork Meatballs With Bitter Greens Recipe

Name: Giant Pork Meatballs With Bitter Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh bread crumbs; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 tablespoon anchovy paste; 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons capers; 1 1/2 pounds ground pork; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 large bunch (about 1 lb.) greens, such as mustard, dandelion, or escarole, trimmed and torn into rough 2-in. pieces; 1 large bunch (about 1 lb.) Swiss chard, trimmed and torn into rough 2-in. pieces; Kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes; Hot cooked polenta

Servings: persons

1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon anchovy paste
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons capers
1 1/2 pounds ground pork
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 large bunch (about 1 lb.) greens, such as mustard, dandelion, or escarole, trimmed and torn into rough 2-in. pieces
1 large bunch (about 1 lb.) Swiss chard, trimmed and torn into rough 2-in. pieces
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red chile flakes
Hot cooked polenta

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Preheat oven to 450u00b0. In a food processor, whirl together bread crumbs, buttermilk, anchovy paste, parsley, cheese, and capers. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Add pork and mix with a wooden spoon or your hands. Form 6 to 8 meatballs.
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Heat oil in a large ovenproof frying pan over high heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning as needed, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes.
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Pour in 1/2 cup broth. Transfer pan to oven and bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat remaining 1/2 cup broth in a wide pot over medium-high heat. Add garlic. When fragrant, add greens a few handfuls at a time, stirring just until they wilt before adding the next batch. Sprinkle with salt to taste and the chile flakes. Transfer greens to a serving dish, top with meatballs, and pour any liquid from the baking dish over the greens.
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Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving without polenta.

854

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup fresh bread crumbs, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon anchovy paste, 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves, and more.

Yes, Giant Pork Meatballs With Bitter Greens falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Giant Pork Meatballs With Bitter Greens

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