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Juicy Pork and Apple Meatballs with Mash and Greens by Rebecca at archerkitchen

Name: Juicy Pork and Apple Meatballs with Mash and Greens by Rebecca at archerkitchen
Prep time: 00:15:00
Cook time: 00:25:00
Total time: 00:40:00
Cuisine: British

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“If you’re craving proper comfort food but still want something balanced, lighter, and high in protein – these Juicy Pork & Apple Meatballs are exactly  what you need. Made with super affordable lean British pork mince – they’re cosy, flavour-packed, and perfect for those busy weeknights when you want something delicious without the fuss.”

Recipe courtesy of Rebecca Archer, @archerkitchen.

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Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 25 mins

Serves: 4

Cooking Skill: Not Too Tricky

Ingredients

500g lean pork mince (5% fat)

1 small Braeburn apple, grated

1 small onion, peeled and grated

1 garlic clove, minced or finely chopped

1 teaspoon dried sage (or a few fresh sage leaves, finely chopped)

2 teaspoons rapeseed oil

300ml reduced salt chicken or vegetable stock

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

2 teaspoons runny honey

1 teaspoon cornflour mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water (for quick thickening)

1 teaspoon low fat crème fraîche

Creamy mashed potatoes and seasonal greens, to serve

Method

Step 1

Put the pork mince, apple, onion, garlic, and sage in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and gently mix until just combined. Shape into 12 large golf-size meatballs. Transfer to a large plate, then cover and refrigerate for 5-10 minutes.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently until golden all over and nearly cooked through.

Step 3

For the sauce, pour in the stock, mustard, and honey. Stir gently, then add the cornflour mix to thicken slightly, stirring from time to time. Once bubbling, reduce the heat and stir through the crème fraîche until smooth and glossy.

Step 4

Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for 2-3 minutes, spooning over the top to glaze.

Step 5

Serve with creamy mashed potatoes and seasonal greens of your choice.

Tips and Serving Suggestions

This recipe makes 12 large meatballs, but you could also make 20-25 small meatballs for quicker cooking time.

Each serving provides

Based on 5% fat lean British pork mince

Energy

1486kj

352kcal

18%

Fat

6.6g

Saturates

1.8g

Sugars

11g

12%

Salt

0.67g

11%

% of an adult's Reference intake

Typical energy values per 100g: 452kJ, 107kcal, 2g fat, 0.5g saturates

If different cuts of meat are used, then the nutrition info may vary