Goat and Pork Meatballs

Published March 31, 2009

Total Time
30 minutes
Rating
4(12)
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Henry Alford

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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings (about 56 meatballs)
  • ⅓ cup milk

  • 1 slice bread, crust removed

  • ½ pound ground goat

  • ½ pound ground pork

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped yellow onion

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley

  • 1 large egg

  • Pinch ground nutmeg or dried marjoram

  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • Vegetable oil, as needed

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 cup panko or other dry bread crumbs

  • ½ cup horseradish mustard, optional

  • ½ cup sour cream, optional

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

28 grams carbs; 143 milligrams cholesterol; 503 calories; 12 grams monosaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 10 grams saturated fat; 29 grams fat; 3 grams fiber; 771 milligrams sodium; 32 grams protein; 5 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small saucepan, combine milk and bread. Place over medium-low heat and bring to a boil. Mash bread with a fork, and remove from heat.

  2. Step 2

    Transfer to a mixing bowl and add goat, pork, onion, parsley, egg, nutmeg or marjoram, Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly but gently by hand.

  3. Step 3

    Gently, without squeezing, shape mixture into small balls about 1 inch in diameter. Roll in bread crumbs to coat.

  4. Step 4

    Place a large skillet over high heat, and add about ¼ inch oil. When oil shimmers, gently add meatballs by sliding them onto a wide spatula and then into oil. Turn meatballs until browned on all sides. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels, then immediately to a warm serving platter. If desired, serve with mustard or a sauce of equal parts mustard and sour cream.

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These were good but I thought the seasonings for my families taste were a bit light so I added basil, oregano, additional marjoram, extra garlic. I didn't have any parsley in the house so just skipped it. The combo of goat and pork is a nice choice as these are rich and make a great addition to the sauce. Will make again. I think they would also do well with lamb and pork.

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Credits

Adapted from “The Classic Italian Cookbook,” by Marcella Hazan (Knopf, 1976)

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