Pork Balls in Curry Sauce

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Cook Time: 45 minutes

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds Ground Pork
3/4 cup bread crumbs, (soft)
1 egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1-2 tablespoons crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 cloves garlic , minced
2/3 cup cider vinegar
1 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup sour cream

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Cooking Directions

New USDA Guidelines

Combine ground pork, bread crumbs, egg, onion and salt. Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls (about 30). Heat oil in a fry pan. Add half pork balls and cook, shaking pan to brown all sides. Remove browned balls from pan and repeat with remainder. Remove browned balls from pan; pour off fat, measure and return 2 tablespoons to pan. Add red peppers, curry powder and ginger; cook and stir about 1 minute. Add onions, garlic, vinegar, tomato sauce and chicken broth; stir to blend and bring to a boil. Add pork balls; cover; reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes. Push balls to one side and stir in sour cream; carefully mix sauce and balls. Serve with noodles or rice, if desired.

Serves 8


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Serving Suggestions

These meatballs with the spicy sauce can be served over rice for a meal. Or serve in the sauce as part of a buffet or for a potluck.


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Nutrition

Calories: 236 calories
Protein: 20 grams
Fat: 12 grams
Sodium: 681 milligrams
Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
Saturated Fat: 5 grams
Carbohydrates: 13 grams
Fiber: 2 grams

Random Safety Tip:
Do not use the same surface for cutting uncooked meat and vegetables. Use different cutting board for uncooked meat.

 
 
 
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Buying/Handling/Storing Tip:

Originally sealed, prepacked ground pork will keep in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. If you do plan on keeping the raw, fresh pork longer before cooking it, store it well wrapped in the freezer. Cooked leftovers can be kept in the fridge for 4-5 days.


Other Pork Buying/Handling/Storing Tips
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To make a ground pork patty gently mix ground pork with desired seasonings, and then separate into individual amounts for each burger. Using both hands, shape the ground pork into circular patties about three quarters of an inch in thickness. Then, fry or grill your handmade creations for all to enjoy!


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About the Cut

Ground Pork is pork that has been ground or finely chopped. It is unseasoned and usually is available fresh with an average lean-fat ratio of 70 percent lean, 30 percent fat. 


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Cooking Method: Braising
COOKING BASICS:
1. Coat meat lightly with seasoned flour, if desired.
2. In a large, heavy pan with lid, brown meat on all sides in a small amount of oil; remove excess drippings from pan.
3. Cover meat with desired liquid(s).
4. Cover pan and simmer over low heat on stove or in a low to moderate (275 to 300 degrees F.) oven for 1 to 3 hours, until tender.
5. If adding vegetables, add toward end of cooking time, during the last 20 to 45 minutes.

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