Super flavorful , juicy pork meatballs are a crowd-pleaser. Baking them in the oven is super easy and so much better .
These super flavorful , juicy, flavorful meatballs are easy to make, tasty, and they go with just about any side dish you can come up with.
INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED
Ground pork: I use lean ground pork, which is typically an 85/15 mixture.
Kosher salt and black pepper: If using fine salt, you might want to reduce the amount you use, or the meatballs could end up too salty.
Lots of spices: Onion and garlic powders, sweet paprika, dried thyme, coriander, and cumin. Make sure they are fresh! A stale spice can easily ruin a dish.
Smoked paprika can work in this recipe instead of sweet paprika, and oregano can probably replace the coriander.
HOW TO MAKE PORK MEATBALLS
Basic steps
Your first step is to mix everything together, then form the mixture into meatballs. It’s easier to shape them if you slightly moisten your hands with water.
Next, you arrange the meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Make sure your baking sheet is rimmed.
Bake them until browned and cooked through. This should take about 15 minutes at 400°F, and they should reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
Pork Meatballs
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 298 cal
INGREDIENTS
- ▢ 2 lb. ground pork
- ▢ 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt (not fine salt)
- ▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ▢ 2 teaspoons onion powder
- ▢ 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ▢ 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
- ▢ 1 teaspoons dried thyme
- ▢ 1 teaspoon coriander
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ground cumin
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, use your clean hands to mix together all the ingredients.
- Shape the mixture into 32 meatballs, each weighing about 1 oz (30 grams). It’s easier to shape the meatballs if your hands are wet.
- Arrange the meatballs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake them until browned and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
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