Albóndigas De Cerdo Recipe
pork meatballs with red wine, figs and bleu cheese
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Sauce
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Mixing Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- 2
Forming Meatballs
With your hands, shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 2.5 cm in diameter. Place the formed meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Chilling Meatballs
Refrigerate the meatballs for at least 30 minutes to help them hold their shape while cooking.
Sauce Preparation
- 4
Sautéing Aromatics
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 5
- 6
Adding Figs and Broth
Stir in the chopped figs, broth, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes until the figs become soft.
- 7
Finishing the Sauce
Remove the bay leaf and stir in the crumbled bleu cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking Meatballs
- 8
Browning Meatballs
In the same skillet used for the sauce, add the chilled meatballs in batches and brown them on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
- 9
Simmering Meatballs in Sauce
Once browned, pour the sauce over the meatballs in the skillet. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the flavors meld together.
