Pork Meatballs Sweet Potato Mash (Print-Friendly Format)
Juicy pork meatballs paired with smooth sweet potato and a rich bourbon-maple glaze for a standout supper.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ For the pork meatballs
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450 g ground pork
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120 g breadcrumbs
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1 medium onion, grated
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon dried sage
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon salt
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0.5 teaspoon black pepper
→ For cooking the meatballs and sauce
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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60 ml bourbon
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60 ml maple syrup
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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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240 ml chicken stock
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60 g cold butter
→ For the sweet potato mash
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2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
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60 g butter
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60 ml heavy cream
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0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
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0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
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Salt, to taste
# How to Make It:
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In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated onion, minced garlic, smoked paprika, dried sage, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix until just combined, then shape into 16 golf-ball-sized meatballs.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until evenly browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer meatballs to a plate and set aside.
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While the meatballs are browning, place peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a pot. Cover with salted water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 12–15 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
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Return the skillet to medium heat and deglaze with bourbon, scraping up any browned bits. Add maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and chicken stock; bring to a simmer. Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and cook for 8–10 minutes, until meatballs reach 71°C internal temperature.
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In a separate bowl, mash the cooked sweet potatoes with butter, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth and creamy. Keep warm until serving.
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Remove meatballs from the skillet and transfer to a plate. Off the heat, whisk cold butter into the bourbon-maple sauce until velvety and glossy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
# Extra Tips:
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For a complete meal, serve with a fresh green salad or enjoy alongside a glass of robust red wine.