This keto pork meatballs recipe is a delicious combination of pork, cheddar cheese, and mustard baked in the oven with no flour or fillers.
It sounds crazy, but the ingredients complement each other nicely, resulting in a juicy flavorsome low-carb pork meatballs dish perfect for keto and paleo.
The addition of cheese & dijon mustard gives the meatballs a nice kick and strong flavor.
This ground pork meatball recipe makes eight servings.
Pork Meatballs Ingredients
The ingredients for these delicious meatballs are readily available at the supermarket and quite affordable.
- 2 pounds of Ground Pork
- 7 ounces of Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons of Dijon Mustard
- 2 tablespoons of Sugar-Free Maple Syrup
- 1 tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 cloves of Garlic, crushed
- 3 tablespoons of Sage, fresh, finely chopped
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon of Salt
- 1 teaspoon of Pepper
How To Make Ground Pork Meatballs
This is how to make pork meatballs in the oven. For instructions on frying, see below.
- In a large mixing bowl, place all ingredients.
- Mix well. We recommend donning a pair of food-safe gloves and mixing by hand.
- Roll the meat into balls that are the size of 2 tablespoons. We managed to get 30 balls from this mixture.
- Preheat oven to 200C/390F.
- Place the meatballs onto a lined roasting tray.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden.
How To Fry Pork Meatballs
- Place a large non-stick frying pan over high heat. Add one tablespoon of olive oil and allow the oil to heat up.
- Fry the meatballs in batches for approximately 15-20 minutes, turning every so often.
- Serve the meatballs and enjoy.
Keto Pork Meatballs
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground pork
- 7 ounces Cheddar Cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 2 tablespoons Sugar Free Maple Syrup
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 3 tablespoons Sage fresh, finely chopped
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl place all ingredients.
- Mix well. We recommend donning a pair of food safe gloves and mixing by hand.
- Roll the meat into balls that are the size of 2 tablespoons. We managed to get 30 balls from this mixture.
Baking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200C/390F.
- Place the meatballs onto a lined roasting tray.
- Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden.
Frying Instructions
- Place a large non-stick frying pan over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and allow to heat up.
- Fry the meatballs in batches for approximately 15-20 minutes, turning every so often.
- Serve the meatballs and enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition
Adjust the servings above to make a larger batch of this pork meatballs recipe.
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Store pork meatballs in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Will these freeze well?
Hello Leanne, yes, you can freeze them for up to 3 months, vacumme sealed is best if you can.
This is a fantastic recipe! We love them as is or we slice a few & put in low carb wrap w/ red onion, lettuce, cucumber & tzatziki…amazing.
Thank you so much, so glad you enjoyed the meatballs.