Dinner Tonight: Pork and Lemon 'Polpettine' Meatballs

Health score
31%
Dinner Tonight: Pork and Lemon 'Polpettine' Meatballs
45 min.
4
1066kcal

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If you're looking to impress your family or guests with a hearty and flavorful dish, these Pork and Lemon 'Polpettine' Meatballs are just the recipe you need. Packed with the perfect balance of savory and zesty flavors, these little meatballs are a delightful twist on a classic. The combination of tender ground pork, fresh lemon zest, and a hint of anchovy creates a unique taste that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

The meatballs are seared to a beautiful golden-brown in a sizzling skillet, ensuring a crispy exterior while maintaining a juicy, tender interior. With the addition of fragrant thyme and fresh parsley, each bite offers a burst of aromatic goodness. To elevate the dish even further, a rich, flavorful chicken stock reduction is poured over the meatballs, creating a savory sauce that complements the dish perfectly.

Served alongside al dente pasta, this dish makes for a well-rounded, satisfying meal. The mix of proteins, fats, and carbs creates the ideal balance for a delicious lunch or dinner. Whether you're cooking for a special occasion or simply want to treat yourself to something extraordinary, these Pork and Lemon 'Polpettine' Meatballs will surely become a new favorite in your recipe rotation.

Ingredients

  • 10 fillet anchovy minced
  • 1.3 cups breadcrumbs fresh
  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.8 cup chicken stock see 
  • 0.3 cup flour 
  • pound ground pork 
  •  juice of lemon 
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • tablespoons parmesan grated
  • 0.3 cup parsley chopped
  • pound soup noodles salted boiling cooked
  • servings salt and pepper 
  •  thyme leaves 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet

Directions

  1. Sprinkle flour on large baking sheet.
  2. Combine breadcrumbs, pork, lemon zest and juice, parsley leaves, thyme, Parmesan, and anchovy filets in large bowl.
  3. Add good pinch salt and pepper and mix ingredients thoroughly by hand. Shape into 18-20 balls, about heaped tablespoon each, and put on floured baking sheet.
  4. Heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until butter melts and foam subsides, then roll enough meatballs that will fit comfortably in skillet in light coating of flour. Cook until golden all over, in batches if necessary, 10-12 minutes total. Avoid moving unless necessary to promote caramelization.
  5. Pour off most of fat from skillet and add chicken stock. Bring to a boil and reduce for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Serve with pasta and juices from pan.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1066kcal
Protein16.72%
Fat38.59%
Carbs44.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
67.75
Glycemic Load
38.49
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
34.162608639054%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
8.12mg
Luteolin
0.73mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.56mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1066.37kcal
53.32%
Fat:45.19g
69.52%
Saturated Fat:16.92g
105.77%
Carbohydrates:117.77g
39.26%
Net Carbohydrates:112.05g
40.75%
Sugar:6.11g
6.79%
Cholesterol:114.12mg
38.04%
Sodium:716.09mg
31.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:44.06g
88.12%
Selenium:116.32µg
166.17%
Vitamin B1:1.35mg
89.92%
Manganese:1.46mg
72.78%
Vitamin K:68.98µg
65.69%
Vitamin B3:11.76mg
58.79%
Phosphorus:539.35mg
53.94%
Vitamin B2:0.6mg
35.35%
Vitamin B6:0.7mg
34.86%
Zinc:5.06mg
33.71%
Iron:5.46mg
30.32%
Magnesium:110.37mg
27.59%
Copper:0.54mg
26.9%
Fiber:5.71g
22.86%
Potassium:782.1mg
22.35%
Folate:88.09µg
22.02%
Calcium:177.48mg
17.75%
Vitamin B12:1.04µg
17.28%
Vitamin B5:1.59mg
15.91%
Vitamin A:693.59IU
13.87%
Vitamin C:11.18mg
13.55%
Vitamin E:1.53mg
10.17%