Paleo Maple Pork Meatballs

• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Meat

  • 1 lb Ground pork

• Produce

  • 2 tbsp Ginger, fresh
  • 1/2 cup Granny smith apple
  • 1/2 cup Sweet onion

• Canned Goods

  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste

• Condiments

  • 4 tbsp Maple syrup

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tbsp Coconut flour
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt

• Drinks

  • 1/2 cup Pineapple juice

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Description

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sweet onion, shredded
• 1/2 cup shredded granny smith apple
• 2 tbls maple syrup
• 1 tbls fresh ginger, minced
• 1 tbls coconut flour
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 lb ground pork
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 2 tbls tomato paste
• 2 tbls maple syrup
• 1 tbls fresh ginger, minced

Directions

• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a medium skillet over medium heat, sauté onion 5-7 minutes until translucent.
• Next add in apple and ginger. Cook for another minute then remove from heat.
• In a large bowl, mix together maple syrup, coconut flour, and seasoning until smooth with no clumps.
• Use your hands to combine liquid with the ground pork.
• Once apple and onion mixture has cooled a little, gently mix in with the ground pork.
• Use a tablespoon cookie scoop to form uniform meatballs and place onto a lined baking sheet.
• Place in oven and cook for 17-20 minutes.
• While meatballs are cooking, combine all glaze ingredients in a small sauce pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes until sauce reduces.
• Once meatballs are done cooking, toss with sauce and serve.