Source: suebeehomemaker.com

Prep time: 15-20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35-40 minutes
Servings: 8

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup onion – minced
• 1 cloves garlic – minced
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese – freshly shredded
• 1/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper – to taste
• 2 Tablespoons cold water – or a little more

DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven to 400

• In a mixing bowl, combine 1 large egg, 1/4 cup minced onion, 1 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup Panko breadcrumbs, 1 tsp red pepper flakes, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 Tablespoons cold water. The water helps to keep the meatballs moist.1 pound ground pork,
• Mix. Use your hands to mix the ingredients together. Be careful to avoid over-mixing as this can make the meat tough.
• Form meatballs. Add them to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Bake the meatballs on 400 degrees for approximately 18-20 minutes, or until nearly done. I often under-cook them slightly depending on the recipe I’m making. If the meatballs will be cooked again, I try to leave them a bit pink inside.
• Serve warm.

NOTES:

• under-cook the meatballs slightly if using them in a sauce. Just make sure you continue to cook them fully in the sauce later.
• These freeze well. You can freeze them raw, par-cooked, or fully cooked.
• this recipe doubles well.