Maple Glazed Pork Meatballs Recipe

Name: Maple Glazed Pork Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 small granny smith apple, peeled, cored, finely diced; 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb ground pork; 1 egg; 1/2 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup milk; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1 teaspoon ground fennel; 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; Glaze; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 2 teaspoons tomato paste; 1/2 cup apple juice; 2 teaspoons cider vinegar

Servings: persons

Meatballs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 small granny smith apple, peeled, cored, finely diced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground pork
1 egg
1/2 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground fennel
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Glaze
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1/2 cup apple juice
2 teaspoons cider vinegar

1
To make meatballs: Line a baking sheet with foil.
2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion. Cook until translucent, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in apples, ginger and garlic. Cook 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool.
3
In a large bowl, combine pork, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, maple syrup, fennel, red pepper flakes, salt and black pepper. Add onion mixture. Mix with your hands until uniform. Roll by tablespoonfuls into 1-inch balls. Arrange on prepared sheet. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
4
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
5
To make glaze: Whisk together maple syrup, tomato paste, apple juice and vinegar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool slightly.
6
Brush meatballs with half of glaze. Bake 10 minutes. Brush with remaining glaze. Bake 5 to 10 minutes longer or until cooked through. Serve warm.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion, diced, 1 small granny smith apple, peeled, cored, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Maple Glazed Pork Meatballs 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.

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Maple Glazed Pork Meatballs

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