Description
A comforting yet elegant dish, these organic pork and apple meatballs showcase the natural sweetness of free-range pork, paired with crisp apple and finished in a light cider cream sauce. Perfect for an autumn supper or dinner party centrepiece, this recipe highlights the freshness of our organic pork mince from day one.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 500g Organic Pork Mince (from The Organic Butchery)

• 1 apple, peeled and grated

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 egg, beaten

• 50g breadcrumbs (preferably sourdough)

• 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves

• 200ml organic dry cider

• 150ml double cream

• Olive oil, for frying

• Salt & pepper, to season

Method

1. In a bowl, combine pork mince, apple, onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.

2. Shape into small meatballs and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm.

3. Heat oil in a large frying pan and brown the meatballs on all sides. Remove and set aside.

4. Deglaze the pan with cider, reduce slightly, then stir in cream. Return meatballs and simmer gently for 10 minutes until cooked through.

5. Serve with buttery mash or seasonal greens.