Description

Pork Meatballs with Sweet Potato Mash & Bourbon-Maple Sauce is a heartwarming dish that combines tender, flavorful pork meatballs with creamy sweet potato mash, all drizzled in a rich bourbon-maple sauce. Perfect for cozy gatherings or family dinners, this recipe promises to impress your guests and warm your soul. With its vibrant colors and delightful flavors, it’s comfort food at its finest!

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb lean ground pork
1 cup breadcrumbs (fresh or dried)
1 large egg
2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb)
¼ cup bourbon
¼ cup pure maple syrup
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
Bake meatballs for about 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp of at least 160°F/70°C).
Boil peeled and chopped sweet potatoes in salted water until tender (15-20 minutes), then mash with butter and season with salt.
In a saucepan, combine bourbon, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and salt; simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
Serve sweet potato mash topped with meatballs and drizzled with bourbon-maple sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: Approximately 1 meatball and ½ cup sweet potato mash
Calories: 350
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Feel free to swap ground pork for turkey or chicken for a lighter option. Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of maple syrup to suit your taste preference. For added flavor, consider incorporating fresh herbs like parsley or thyme into the meatball mixture.