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Spiced lemon pork meatballs

These meatballs are so good, even a bee tried to get in on the action. Shoo, bee.

I absolutely love pork. I usually tend to avoid pork at restaurants or when I don’t know the source of the pork. Did you know that when animals are raised in highly stressful states like CAFOs and factory farms, all the toxins and stress accumulate in their fat stores? Pork is usually fattier than other types of meats, so these toxins are more concentrated in pork than leaner meats like chicken or beef. But I love cooking pork at home when I can purchase them from local farmers and I know that the pigs were raised happily in an open pasture.

Spiced lemon pork meatballs

Spiced lemon pork meatballs

Spiced lemon pork meatballs

I love the balance of flavors in these meatballs. The spices and the lemon cut out the richness of the pork so well. It’s a subtle flavor but all these components complement each other deliciously. I also love that these are quick and easy to make. You can even freeze them ahead of time before putting them in the oven to save for a rainy day!

Spiced lemon pork meatballs

Spiced lemon pork meatballs

Spiced lemon pork meatballs

4 from 3 votes

Spiced Lemon Pork Meatballs

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1/4 small onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 tbsp fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
  • Combine and mix together all ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Shape the meat mixture into 12-15 balls.
  • Place the balls on a baking pan making sure they don't touch each other.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until the meatballs turn golden.
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Jean Choi

Iโ€™m a food lover and recipe developer living in Southern California. I love to share simple and approachable gluten-free recipes that are healthy but never sacrifice on flavor.

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6 Comments

  1. Nancy says:

    5 stars
    These were really great and so easy. I also made the moroccan meatballs creamy dipping sauce and I can’t get enough. I will be making that sauce over and over. I thought there might be too much cumin in both recipes, but that is not the case at all. The lemon really makes everything so bright and delicious.

  2. Diana W says:

    2 stars
    Any suggestions on what ti serve them with? A sauce or gravy?

  3. Jean Choi says:

    The lemon zest adds a nice flavor to it. You should definitely try it if you love the flavor of lemon!

  4. dixya | food, pleasure, and health says:

    i dont eat pork..didnt grew up eating but i love how it looks. you think i can try this with chicken?

    1. Jean Choi says:

      Chicken would definitely work. Or any kind of ground meat.