Pork Meatballs with Sweet Potato Mash and Bourbon-Maple Sauce
Pork Meatballs with Sweet Potato Mash and Bourbon-Maple Sauce is a heartwarming dish that combines juicy, flavorful meatballs with creamy sweet potato mash, drizzled in a rich bourbon-maple sauce. This recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions, offering a delightful blend of savory and sweet flavors that will satisfy everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground pork (80/20 fat ratio)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound)
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic powder or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, and optional spices. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 160°F).
- While the meatballs are baking, peel and chop sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until tender (15-20 minutes), then drain and mash with butter and milk until smooth.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine bourbon and maple syrup. Stir until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes). Drizzle over meatballs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs with sweet potato mash (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg