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Garlic and sherry pork meatballs
4 portions, 16 small meatballs.

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Method
- 01
Prepare the ingredients
12 minHands-onPrepare the breadcrumbs, egg, grated garlic and parsley for the meatballs. Chop the sauce onion and slice the sauce garlic.
- 02
Mix and shape
12 minHands-onMix the mince, breadcrumbs, egg, grated garlic, meatball parsley, salt and pepper. Divide into equal small meatballs according to the yield.
- 03
Brown the meatballs
9 minHands-onHeat the oil in a large frying pan and brown the meatballs for 6 to 8 minutes, turning gently. Lift onto a plate; they will finish in the sauce.
- 04
Soften the onion
5 minHands-onSoften the sauce onion in the same pan for 5 minutes. Add a splash of oil only if dry.
- 05
Add garlic and flour
2 minHands-onAdd the sliced garlic for 1 minute, then stir in the flour.
- 06
Add sherry and stock
3 minHands-onPour in the sherry and bubble for 2 minutes. Add the stock and bay leaf and return the meatballs. Cover loosely.
- 07
Simmer first half
7 minHands-off · check as directedSimmer gently for about 7 minutes.
- 08
Turn
1 minHands-onTurn the meatballs gently.
- 09
Finish simmering
7 minHands-off · check as directedContinue for another 5 to 8 minutes until the sauce lightly coats the meatballs.
- 10
Check and finish
2 minHands-onCheck the centres reach 75°C for 30 seconds; cook longer if needed. Remove the bay leaf and finish with lemon juice and sauce parsley.
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