Nif's Pork Cranberry Meatballs

Elevate your appetizer or dinner game with Nif’s Pork Cranberry Meatballs, a tantalizing fusion of savory and sweet flavors. Made with tender ground pork, finely chopped dried cranberries, and aromatic herbs like parsley, these meatballs deliver a festive burst of flavor in every bite. A luscious cranberry sauce, infused with honey, Dijon mustard, and chicken broth, perfectly complements the meatballs, creating a harmony of tangy and rich notes. Ready in just 45 minutes, these easy-to-make baked meatballs are a crowd-pleaser whether served as bite-sized appetizers or as a hearty main dish over rice or mashed potatoes. Impress your guests with this unique twist on a classic comfort food, ideal for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries, chopped
• 0.25 cup Yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.75 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.75 cup Cranberry sauce (whole berry)
• 0.5 cup Chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped dried cranberries, diced onion, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.

Step 3

Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until they are browned and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F/71°C).

Step 5

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the cranberry sauce by combining the cranberry sauce, chicken broth, honey, and Dijon mustard in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the mixture is smooth and heated through, about 5 minutes. Adjust sweetness by adding more honey if needed.

Step 6

Once the meatballs are done, transfer them to the saucepan with the cranberry sauce. Gently toss to coat the meatballs evenly.

Step 7

Simmer the meatballs in the sauce on low heat for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve hot as an appetizer with toothpicks or over a bed of rice or mashed potatoes as a main dish. Garnish with additional chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(997.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2323.3

Total Fat 131.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 627.8mg	0%
Sodium 2570.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 160.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.2g	0%
Total Sugars 144.9g
Protein 126.5g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 213.8mg	0%
Iron 7.2mg	0%
Potassium 433.4mg	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: 50.8%

Protein: 21.7%

Carbs: 27.5%