Description
Savory pork meatballs paired with creamy sweet potato mash and rich bourbon-maple sauce, perfect for gatherings and cozy family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup chicken stock
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried sage, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined, then form into 16 meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In a pot, cover cubed sweet potatoes with salted water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
- Deglaze the skillet with bourbon, then add maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and chicken stock. Bring to simmer. Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and cook for 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- In a bowl, mash sweet potatoes with butter, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until creamy.
- Remove meatballs and whisk cold butter into the bourbon-maple sauce off the heat until smooth. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
For gluten-free options, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and Worcestershire sauce. Try adding crushed red pepper for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pork Meatballs, Sweet Potato Mash, Bourbon Maple Sauce, Comfort Food, Seasonal Ingredients