Apple Cider Glazed Meatballs
These Apple Cider Glazed Meatballs are tender and juicy, flavored with warm notes of sage, fennel, and apple. The sweet and tangy cider glaze is the kind of thing that disappears quickly at any party. Don’t expect leftovers.
You’ll want to make these when you’re looking for something just a little different than your standard meatball. The apple and cider bring a seasonal twist that works well for fall parties, holiday get-togethers, or even a casual happy hour spread.
Helpful Tips
- Don’t skip the simmer: Take your time reducing the cider. You want it thick and syrupy so it clings to the meatballs.
- Mix gently: Overworking the pork mixture can make the meatballs tough. Mix until just combined.
- Make ahead: You can cook the meatballs and reduce the cider a day ahead. Reheat and glaze them just before serving.
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Apple Cider Glazed Meatballs
These Apple Cider Glazed Meatballs are tender and juicy, flavored with warm notes of sage, fennel, and apple. The sweet and tangy cider glaze is the kind of thing that disappears quickly at any party.
Ingredients
- 2 cups apple cider
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme tied in a bundle
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/2 onion grated
- 1 granny smith apple cored, peeled and grated
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh sage chopped
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F(200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or tin foil.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider and thyme. Heat over high heat until boiling, then reduce to medium and simmer for 20 minutes, or until reduced to 1/4 cup.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, grated onion and apple, garlic, mustard, fennel, salt, sage, parsley, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix well. From into meatballs.
- Set the meatballs, spaced out, on the baking sheet and cook for 20 minutes. Then transfer it to a bowl.
- Once the sauce is reduced to 1/4 cup, pour it over the meatballs and toss to coat. Serve with any extra sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 161mgPotassium: 116mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 32IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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