Pork Meatballs With Potato Mash And Bourbon Maple Sauce
Pork Meatballs With Potato Mash And Bourbon Maple Sauce is a satisfying main course made with juicy pork meatballs, creamy spiced potato mash, and a rich bourbon maple sauce that balances savory depth with gentle sweetness.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup bourbon
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 cup chicken stock
Instructions
- Mix pork, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, spices, egg, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper; form into 16 meatballs.
- Brown meatballs in olive oil over medium-high heat for 6 minutes, turning until golden.
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water for 12–15 minutes until fork-tender, then drain.
- Deglaze skillet with bourbon, add maple syrup, Dijon, and stock; bring to a simmer.
- Return meatballs, cover, and cook 8–10 minutes until they reach 160°F internally.
- Mash sweet potatoes with butter, cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Remove meatballs, whisk cold butter into sauce off heat, and season to taste.