Pork Meatballs With Pineapple Chipotle Salsa |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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An easy meatball recipe using Italian bulk sausage. Adapted from Everyday with Rachael Ray, August 2009. Ingredients:
1 1/4 lbs italian bulk sausage |
2 green onions, chopped fine |
salt & freshly ground black pepper |
1 1/2 cups long grain rice |
1 1/2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
4 slices canned pineapple, chopped fine |
1/2 cup pineapple liquid |
1/4 chipotle chile in adobo, minced |
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin |
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped |
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, combine sausage and half of the green onions; season with salt and pepper; shape into 16 meatballs.
2. Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
3. Stir in rice, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Stir in sesame seeds.
5. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
6. Cook meatballs about 15 minutes, turning so they brown evenly.
7. In a small saucepan, combine pineapple, juice, chipotle, and cumin; cook over medium heat until sauce is reduce by half, about 10 minutes.
8. Serve meatballs over rice, pour sauce over meatballs; garnish with cilantro and remaining green onions.
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