These Pork & Pineapple Meatballs offer a delightful balance of savory pork and sweet tropical fruit. The addition of fresh pineapple and colorful bell peppers creates a vibrant, juicy texture that stands out from traditional meatball recipes. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or pairing with rice and stir-fried vegetables, this dish brings a fun, international flair to your table. The natural sweetness of the pineapple complements the lean pork, while whole wheat breadcrumbs keep things hearty and wholesome. A crowd-pleaser that’s easy to prepare and full of flavor.
Pork & Pineapple Meatballs
Description
These Pork & Pineapple Meatballs offer a delightful balance of savory pork and sweet tropical fruit. The addition of fresh pineapple and colorful bell peppers creates a vibrant, juicy texture that stands out from traditional meatball recipes. Perfect for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or pairing with rice and stir-fried vegetables, this dish brings a fun, international flair to your table. The natural sweetness of the pineapple complements the lean pork, while whole wheat breadcrumbs keep things hearty and wholesome. A crowd-pleaser that&# 226;ÂÂs easy to prepare and full of flavor.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 400ðF (200ðC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, finely chopped scallions, diced bell pepper, drained pineapple chunks, whole wheat breadcrumbs, all-purpose flour, eggs, salt, and pepper.
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Gently mix the ingredients together using your hands or a spoon until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender.
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Form the mixture into uniform meatballs, approximately 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are golden brown and cooked through, ensuring an internal temperature of 160ðF (71ðC).
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Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 337.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16.7g26%
- Saturated Fat 5.8g29%
- Cholesterol 90.8mg31%
- Sodium 75.4mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 16.0g6%
- Dietary Fiber 6.2g25%
- Sugars 0.7g
- Protein 34.1g69%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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