Ingredients

For the Romesco Sauce

  • Spice World Garlic
  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 1 (12 oz) jar roasted red peppers
  • 6 Tbsp sherry vinegar
  • ⅔ cup Marcona almonds
  • 1 cup canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

For the Meatballs

  • Spice World Easy Onion
  • 6 slices sourdough bread
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup Italian parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 lb. ground pork
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare sauce. Break four slices of bread into pieces and lightly toast. Drain the red peppers and pat them dry. Add to the blender: toasted bread, red peppers, vinegar, almonds, garlic, tomatoes, paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and extra-virgin olive oil. Blend until smooth; reserve.
  2. Prepare meatballs. Remove and discard the crust from the remaining 6 slices of bread. Add milk and bread to a large bowl; let it soak. Remove parsley and oregano leaves from stems; chop leaves. Beat the egg lightly. Add to a large bowl with bread: oregano, parsley, beaten egg, pork, onion, remaining ¾ teaspoon salt, and pepper until just blended. Form or scoop the pork mixture into 2inch balls.
  3. Heat a large sauté pan on medium-high for 2–3 minutes. Pour in olive oil, then add meatballs. Cook 4-5 minutes on each side until browned. Drain the fat from the pan. Pour the romesco sauce into the pan with the meatballs and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook 10–12 minutes until sauce has thickened and meatballs are 160°F. Serve.

 

 

Pork Meatballs with Romesco Sauce