Cherry-Glazed Pork Meatballs

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Cherry-Glazed Pork Meatballs

Add a sweet twist to your dinner with these Cherry-Glazed Pork Meatballs! Made with Louisiana Fish Fry Air Fryer Pork Seasoned Coating Mix, these juicy meatballs are perfectly complemented by a cherry jam glaze. Whether paired with sautéed veggies or mashed potatoes, this flavorful dish will impress at any meal. With a hint of garlic, white wine vinegar, and savory chicken stock concentrate, every bite is packed with bold flavor.

Ingredients

1/2 cup Louisiana Fish Fry Products Air Fryer Pork Coating Mix
1.5 lb. ground pork
6 tsp. minced garlic, divided
2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. chicken stock concentrate
2 Tbsp. cherry jam
2 Tbsp. ketchup
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper

Optional Ingredients for Serving

Sautéed veggies
Mashed potatoes

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a medium bowl, mix pork, Air Fryer Mix, 3 tsp. garlic, salt, and pepper. Form pork mixture into 24 1-inch meatballs.
Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray. Place meatballs about an inch apart on a baking sheet and place in the oven. Bake uncovered at 400°F for 18-20 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Once meatballs are done baking, set aside.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan at medium-high heat. Add remaining garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in vinegar and cook until almost completely evaporated, 1-2 minutes. Stir in cherry jam, stock concentrate, and ketchup. Turn off heat and stir in butter until melted.
Place meatballs in a large bowl, pour sauce on top, and toss/stir until meatballs are coated evenly. Serve with sides of your choice and enjoy!

Recipe Products

Air Fryer, Pork Coating Mix 5 oz

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