Ingredients
2 lb. ground pork shoulder
1 tbsp. salt
1 tsp. salt
4 hot cherry peppers
1/4 c. hot cherry pepper pickling liquid
4 slice white bread
3 eggs
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and stir until combined.Step 2Grease a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. Roll mixture into golf-ball-size meatballs, packing them firmly (wet hands to prevent meat from sticking; alternatively, you can use an ice cream scoop). Place meatballs in baking dish in even rows so they’re touching.Step 3Bake until meatballs are cooked through, about 14 minutes for chicken and pork and 20 minutes for beef. Let rest 5 minutes, then serve.Step 4To serve: Marinara sauce: Simmer cooked meatballs in your favorite marinara sauce over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes. Pesto: Warm store-bought pesto to room temperature and toss it with your meatballs. Looking for recipes like this one? Try our best meatball recipes, ground beef recipes, or meatloaf recipes.
