The Secret to Juicy Pork Meatballs with Vibrant Chimichurri
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Make juicy Pork Meatballs with Chimichurri Sauce at home! This easy recipe delivers tender meatballs and zesty, herby sauce. Try this crowd-pleasing dish tonight!
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix ½ cup panko breadcrumbs and ¼ cup whole milk in a large bowl; let sit 5 minutes.
Add 1.5 lbs ground pork, 1 large beaten egg, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp fresh parsley, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper to the panade. Mix gently.
Shape into 1.5-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Pulse 1 cup fresh parsley, ½ cup fresh cilantro, 3–4 garlic cloves, and 1 small shallot in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl and whisk in 3 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp red pepper flakes, ½ tsp salt, and ½ cup olive oil.
Serve meatballs drizzled with chimichurri.
