CRISPY BUTCHER'S NUGGETS
These crispy fried meatballs are traditionally made by grinding up the leftover trimmings from a butcher shop, and while our version won't have the same diversity of meats, at least we'll know for sure what's in it. At Fern Bar in Sebastopol, where I stole the idea, they'll switch up the ingredients depending on what's around, as well as change the sauce underneath. Garnish these nuggets with pickled vegetables and olives.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine 3 tablespoons bread crumbs, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne, rosemary, garlic, milk, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Mix to create a slurry. Let sit for 15 minutes to hydrate bread crumbs.
- Mix ground lamb and ground beef together gently in another bowl using 2 forks. Mix in bread crumb slurry using the same 2-fork method until just combined. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Place flour, eggs, and bread crumbs in 3 separate shallow dishes. Portion out nuggets using a 1 1/2-tablespoon scoop. Roll nuggets in flour; shake off excess. Dip into beaten eggs using your free hand, shaking off excess between fingers. Transfer to bread crumbs and coat with your dry hand, pressing gently to make sure surface is covered. Sprinkle leftover bread crumbs over a plate and add the nuggets. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, and chipotle powder in a bowl for sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Fry nuggets in the hot oil until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let rest and finish cooking for 3 to 4 minutes before serving with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 562.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
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Shahmir Shah
[email protected]The nuggets were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.
ektiyar uddin
[email protected]These nuggets were a bit too salty for my taste, but they were still good.
Crystal a Brown
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the nuggets turned out perfectly. They were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
Gamal Algeria
[email protected]These nuggets were easy to make and tasted great. I would definitely make them again.
Shibu Sahani
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pork, but these nuggets were surprisingly delicious. The crispy coating and flavorful pork made them a hit.
ziyad ahmed
[email protected]I made these nuggets for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
Paballo Moremoholo
[email protected]These nuggets were so good! I loved the crispy coating and the flavorful pork inside.
lalisa Moneu
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the nuggets turned out perfectly. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Blessing Anekwe
[email protected]The nuggets were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The flavor was perfect.
Love Nepal
[email protected]These crispy butcher's nuggets were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and had a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making them again.