Best 9 Pork Meatballs Boulettes De Porc Recipes

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Pork meatballs, also known as boulettes de porc, are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you're looking for a classic comfort food or a new and exciting appetizer, pork meatballs are sure to please everyone at your table. With so many different recipes available, it can be hard to know where to start. That's why we've put together this guide to help you find the best pork meatball recipe for your next meal.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

PORK MEATBALLS



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This recipe is one of my favorites. My mom used to make the moist, flavorful meatballs often, and they were part of our traditional dinner on Shrove Tuesday, served with homemade gnocchi. -Joan Newberry, Indiana, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg, lightly beaten
1 slice bread, crumbled
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound ground pork
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into ten 2-in. balls. , In a saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Place meatballs in the broth. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn the meatballs; cook 15 minutes long or until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 33g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 235mg cholesterol, Sodium 1731mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 43g protein.

PORK MEATBALLS



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These juicy pork meatballs are a crowd pleaser. Baking them in the oven is so easy!

Provided by Vered DeLeeuw

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb. ground pork (85/15 )
2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1 teaspoon of fine salt )
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with heatproof parchment paper or nonstick foil.
  • In a large bowl, use your clean hands to mix together all the ingredients.
  • Shape the mixture into 32 meatballs, each weighing about 1 oz (30 grams). It's easier to shape the meatballs if your hands are wet.
  • Arrange the meatballs in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake them until browned and cooked through, for about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 meatballs, Calories 298 kcal, Protein 19 g, Fat 24 g, Sodium 343 mg

PORK MEATBALLS (BOULETTES DE PORC)



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, side dish

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground pork
1 slice white bread, broken into pieces
1/4 cup milk
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Put pork in a mixing bowl and set aside.
  • In another bowl, combine bread pieces and milk. Blend thoroughly with the fingers, then add to the pork, along with the onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper. Blend thoroughly with the fingers.
  • Shape the mixture into 6 to 8 meatballs of about the same size.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 100, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 205 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

PORK BOULETTES



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     appetizer

Time 22m

Yield about 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 27

1/2 pound ground pork
4 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 1/2 cups water
Salt and cayenne
1/2 cup chopped green onions
Hot pepper sauce, to taste
2 cups fine bread crumbs
Essence
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup Creole Mustard Aioli
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups cooked medium-grain rice
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 tablespoon brunoise red pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a saute pan, brown the pork for about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the pan and drain on a paper-lined plate. In a large saute pan, melt the butter. Add 3 tablespoons of flour, stirring constantly for a brown roux. Add the onions, peppers and garlic and continue to saute for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the vegetables wilt. Add the pork and saute for 3 minutes. Stir in the water. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Bring the liquid up to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook the mixture for 45 minutes. Stir in the rice and green onions, hot pepper sauce, and 1/2 cup of the bread crumbs. Remove from the heat and cool for 20 minutes. Season the flour and remaining bread crumbs with Essence, separately. In a small mixing bowl, whisk the egg and milk together. Season the mixture with Essence. Shape the pork/rice mixture into balls the size of walnuts. Dredge the balls in the flour. Dip each ball in the egg wash, letting any excess drip off. Dredge the balls in the bread crumbs. Fry the roulettes a couple at a time until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the boulettes from the fryer and drain on a paper-lined plate. Season with Essence. Spoon the Aioli in the center of the plate and around the rim. Mound the boulettes in the center of the sauce. Garnish with
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

PORK MEATBALLS



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Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 20 to 25 meatballs, approximately

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 pounds ground pork (lean but not too lean), cut from the pork shoulder
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons chili flakes
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
2/3 cup tightly packed curly parsley leaves with stems, washed, dried and chopped
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup bread crumbs, toasted
1/4 to 1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus 1 tablespoon for testing
My Mother's Marinara Sauce, recipe follows
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 large yellow onions, peeled, halved and diced
10 cloves garlic, peeled, halved and cut into thin slices
2 to 3 teaspoons red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
Kosher salt
3 medium carrots, peeled and grated
One 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
4 cups water, divided, plus more as needed
1 cup basil leaves, washed
Freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Add the meat to a large bowl, spread it out and season with salt, to taste. Add the remaining ingredients leaving the bread crumbs until last. Mix until all the ingredients are combined. Create a small patty and test it in a small saute pan in 1 tablespoon of oil. When browned on both sides, taste and re-season the meat mixture, if needed. Roll the mixture into about 20 to 25 or so balls that are about 2 inches in diameter.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil begins to smoke lightly, shut off the heat to avoid splattering, add the meatballs in a single layer and spread them somewhat apart so they have a chance to brown instead of steam. You may need to do this in batches. Brown the meatballs, over high heat, turning them so they brown all around. Treat them like hamburgers and cook them until they are medium-rare, about 3 to 5 minutes. Touch them to make sure they are still tender in the center. Use a slotted spoon or spatula to remove them from the pan to a tray and cook off the remaining balls, if needed.
  • Add the meatballs to the hot tomato sauce and allow them to bubble slightly and simmer over very low heat for a few minutes. Shut off the heat and allow the mixture to rest for a few additional minutes before serving.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, the garlic, red pepper flakes, and sugar and season with salt, to taste. Stir in the carrots and re-season with salt. Cook for about 2 minutes, and then add canned tomatoes. Use a wooden spoon to break up some of the whole tomatoes and cook over medium heat, stirring from time to time, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add half of the water to prevent the veggies from getting too dry and continue cooking another 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning. The tomatoes should be fairly broken down and the flavors coming together. Add remaining water, as needed, and cook for an additional 10 minutes. The sauce cooks about as long as it takes to make the meatballs from start to finish, about 45 minutes. Stir in the basil leaves and season with Parmesan.

RAGOUT DE BOULETTES



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Delicious pork meatballs with a lovely combination of spices like only the French can create. Serve over mashed potatoes or egg noodles. Originally published in Canadian Living magazine.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Pork

Time 2h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 slices white bread
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup onion, minced
2 lbs ground lean pork
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 cups beef stock
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cold water
fresh parsley, finely chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • Cube the bread very finely and soak in milk for 5 minutes.
  • In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoons of the butter and cook the onion until tender.
  • Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add the pork, bread mixture, parsley and spices.
  • Mix thoroughly and form into 2-inch meatballs.
  • In the skillet, melt the remaining butter over medium heat.
  • Brown the meatballs, one layer at a time, on all sides.
  • Place in a large roaster and set aside.
  • Pour off the fat.
  • Pour 1 cup of the stock into the skillet.
  • Heat, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Pour over the meatballs, then pour in the remaining stock.
  • Bake, partially covered, for 1-1/4 hours at 350 degrees F.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • In a clean skillet, cook the flour over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden.
  • Blend the flour with the cold water until smooth.
  • Place the roaster over medium heat and bring to a boil.
  • Gradually pour in the flour mixture and stir constantly and cook until thickened.
  • Let simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle generously with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529.5, Fat 37.6, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 121.9, Sodium 1478.3, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 30.2

RAGOUT DE BOULETTES CANADIAN MEATBALLS



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This recipe was from a 1951 newspaper. It was a recipe from the dining car service of the Canadian railways. It has browned flour in it like Cajun roux so if you know how to make gumbo, you can make this. It has an interesting history and how to at end of recipe. They use this recipe with noodles or potatoes. I made this recipe with hamburger; it was awesome served with white rice

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon bacon grease
2 lbs ground pork
1 cup celery, diced
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 cups beef broth
3 tablespoons flour

Steps:

  • Brown finely chopped onion in bacon grease.
  • Add to ground pork along with celery, allspice, cinnamon, and cloves.
  • Shape into balls about 1-1/2 inches in diameter.
  • Roll in seasoned flour (flour, salt, and pepper combined).
  • Drop meatballs into boiling beef broth.
  • Reduce temperature; simmer for 1 hour.
  • Thicken remaining stock with browned flour; season to taste.
  • NOTES FOR THE COOK:.
  • You may make beef stock or use boullion cubes and water.
  • Browned flour is something our Mothers and Grandmothers made. It is very simple to make by just stirring several tablespoons of flour back and forth in a dry medium hot skillet. This type of flour will not thicken as quickly as plain flour because the heat breaks down the starch cells. It takes 3 tablespoons of browned flour to do the work of 1-1/2 tablespoons of plain flour. 'Flour may be browned in a hot oven' is what recipe says; I don't know about that; I think it could burn pretty easy.

RAGOUT DE BOULETTES DE PORC (STEW WITH GROUND PORK)



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 pounds ground lean pork
2 Idaho potatoes, about 3/4 pound, trimmed
4 large carrots, about 3/4 pound, trimmed and scraped
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 1/2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped, peeled fresh ginger
1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup canned imported tomatoes with liquid
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Put pork in mixing bowl.
  • Cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes; there should be 2 cups. Put them in a bowl and add cold water to cover. Cut carrots into rounds approximately same size as potatoes; there should be 2 cups. Set aside.
  • Heat butter in small skillet and add 1/2 of onions and 1/2 teaspoon garlic. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add to pork. Add ginger, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, salt, pepper and egg. Blend well.
  • Have small bowl of cold water ready. Divide pork mixture into 24 portions and, using dampened fingers and palms, shape each into ball.
  • Sprinkle balls with remaining bread crumbs and roll balls to coat with crumbs. Discard excess.
  • Heat oil in skillet large enough to hold meatballs without crowding. Add meatballs and cook, turning often to brown evenly, 2 or 3 minutes. Scatter remaining onions and minced garlic around meatballs.
  • Add wine and bring to boil. Add tomatoes and bring to boil. Drain potatoes and add them. Add carrots, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook 20 minutes.
  • Put frozen peas in sieve and run briefly under piping hot water from faucet. Add them to ragout. Bring to boil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 648, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 1300 milligrams, Sugar 10 grams, TransFat 0 grams

RAGOUT DE PATTES DE COCHON (PORK SHANK AND MEATBALL STEW)



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Rich stew from a French recipe.

Provided by Paloma

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Pork

Time 3h27m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon coarse sea salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon garlic salt
2 pork shanks
2 tablespoons olive oil
water to cover
1 large onion, cut into chunks
1 stalk celery, coarsely chopped
1 ½ pounds ground pork
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon mustard powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
⅔ cup toasted flour
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Mix sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon cloves, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, nutmeg, and garlic salt together in a bowl. Rub salt mixture all over pork shanks.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan. Cook pork shanks in the hot oil until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Pour in enough water to cover the shanks. Stir in coarsely chopped onion and celery. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until pork can be easily removed from the bones, 2 to 3 hours.
  • Transfer pork shanks to a cutting board; shred pork.
  • Strain cooking liquid, discarding bones, onion, and celery. Pour strained liquid back into the saucepan. Stir in shredded pork.
  • Mix ground pork, finely chopped onion, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon cloves, ginger, mustard powder, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in a large bowl. Shape into balls.
  • Pour toasted flour into a shallow dish. Roll meatballs in toasted flour.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs in batches until browned, about 1 minute per side.
  • Stir browned meatballs into the shredded pork stew. Simmer, stirring in leftover toasted flour, until meatballs are no longer pink in the center and stew is thick, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 632.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Cholesterol 148.4 mg, Fat 40.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 48.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 2193 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground pork and ground beef for a more flavorful meatball.
  • Soak the bread in milk or cream before adding it to the meatball mixture. This will help to keep the meatballs moist and tender.
  • Add some grated Parmesan cheese to the meatball mixture for extra flavor.
  • Use a light hand when mixing the meatball mixture. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
  • Form the meatballs into small, 1-inch balls. This will help them to cook evenly.
  • Brown the meatballs in a skillet before simmering them in the sauce. This will help to develop their flavor.
  • Use a flavorful sauce for the meatballs. A tomato-based sauce, a cream-based sauce, or a barbecue sauce are all good options.
  • Serve the meatballs over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. They can also be served as an appetizer or snack.

Conclusion:

Pork meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With a few simple tips, you can make pork meatballs that are moist, tender, and full of flavor. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give pork meatballs a try!

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