Tapas Pork Meatballs With Tomato & Orange Sauce

Name: Tapas Pork Meatballs With Tomato & Orange Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 small carrots, finely diced; olive oil; 2 sprigs thyme; 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 2 (14 ounce) tins plum tomatoes, drained; 1 orange, zest and juice; 3/4 cup chicken stock; oregano, to serve; MEATBALLS; 1 1/2 lbs ground pork; 2 eggs; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 small shallot, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika; 2 tablespoons oregano, chopped

Servings: persons

1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 small carrots, finely diced
olive oil
2 sprigs thyme
1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 (14 ounce) tins plum tomatoes, drained
1 orange, zest and juice
3/4 cup chicken stock
oregano, to serve
MEATBALLS
1 1/2 lbs ground pork
2 eggs
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 small shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika
2 tablespoons oregano, chopped

1
Put all the meatball ingredients into a bowl and mix until well combined.
2
Shape the mixture into small meatballs (you should be able to make about 40 of them) then fry in a little olive oil until golden all over and cooked through.
3
Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a separate pan and cook the onion, garlic and carrots for 8 minutes or until soft but not brown. Add the thyme and paprika and fry for 20 seconds. Then add the wine and bubble up for a few minutes.
4
Add the tomatoes, orange zest and juice along with the stock, then cook until the sauce has reduced and thickened. This should take approx 45 minutes.
5
Mix together the sauce and the meatballs and cook until heated through. Finish with a sprinkling of fresh oregano.

869

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small onion, finely chopped, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 2 small carrots, finely diced, olive oil, and more.

Yes, Tapas Pork Meatballs With Tomato & Orange Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!