Pork Meatballs With Pineapple Chipotle Salsa Recipe

Name: Pork Meatballs With Pineapple Chipotle Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 14 lbs italian bulk sausage; 2 green onions, chopped fine; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 ½ cups long grain rice; 1 ½ tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 4 slices canned pineapple, chopped fine; ½ cup pineapple liquid; 14 chipotle chile in adobo, minced; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1 14 lbs italian bulk sausage
2 green onions, chopped fine
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 ½ cups long grain rice
1 ½ tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 slices canned pineapple, chopped fine
½ cup pineapple liquid
14 chipotle chile in adobo, minced
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

1
In a medium bowl, combine sausage and half of the green onions; season with salt and pepper; shape into 16 meatballs.
2
Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
3
Stir in rice, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
4
Stir in sesame seeds.
5
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
6
Cook meatballs about 15 minutes, turning so they brown evenly.
7
In a small saucepan, combine pineapple, juice, chipotle, and cumin; cook over medium heat until sauce is reduce by half, about 10 minutes.
8
Serve meatballs over rice, pour sauce over meatballs; garnish with cilantro and remaining green onions.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 14 lbs italian bulk sausage, 2 green onions, chopped fine, salt & freshly ground black pepper, 1 ½ cups long grain rice, and more.

Yes, Pork Meatballs With Pineapple Chipotle Salsa falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Pork Meatballs With Pineapple Chipotle Salsa

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