Mini Pork and Apple Meat Loaves

Delight your taste buds with these savory Mini Pork and Apple Meat Loaves, a comforting twist on a classic family favorite. Perfectly portioned and baked in a muffin tin for easy serving, each bite combines the juicy tenderness of ground pork with the natural sweetness of grated apple and a touch of aromatic thyme. A glossy ketchup-brown sugar glaze adds the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, while breadcrumbs and milk ensure a moist, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish, these mini meat loaves are an ideal weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing addition to your next gathering. Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or a fresh side salad to complete this hearty, irresistible meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g ground pork
• 1 large apple
• 1 small onion
• 100 g breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• 60 ml whole milk
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 tbsp ketchup
• 2 tsp brown sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

Step 2

Peel and grate the apple using a box grater, discarding the core. Finely chop the onion.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, grated apple, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, egg, and milk. Add dijon mustard, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Using clean hands or a spoon, mix the ingredients together until well combined but do not overmix, as this can make the meat loaves dense.

Step 5

Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin tin, pressing gently to fill each cup. This recipe should make about 8 mini meat loaves.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the ketchup and brown sugar to create a glaze.

Step 7

Spoon a dollop of the glaze mixture onto the top of each meat loaf and spread evenly with the back of a spoon.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the meat loaves are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).

Step 9

Allow the meat loaves to rest for 5 minutes before carefully removing them from the tin using a spatula or fork.

Step 10

Serve warm with your favorite side dishes, such as mashed potatoes or a green salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1150.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2419.5

Total Fat 135.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.5g
Cholesterol 676.9mg	0%
Sodium 5008.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 147.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g	0%
Total Sugars 58.4g
Protein 153.5g	0%

Vitamin D 81.0IU	0%
Calcium 339.1mg	0%
Iron 10.9mg	0%
Potassium 606.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.4%

Protein: 25.3%

Carbs: 24.3%