Easy Pork Meatballs is one of our staple meals on the weekly rotation. They are tender, juicy, and full of a rich pork garlic flavor. Not only do they taste amazing but they are filling and ridiculously easy to make. I always prepare a few pans when making these and freeze them for easy, quick dinners.
This recipe was adapted from my sister’s pork meatball recipe. We enjoy using pork instead of beef because it produces an extremely tender and flavorful meatball. However, feel free to use beef, veal, or whichever meat you prefer.
Easy Pork Meatballs Preparation
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray two 13×9 pans with nonstick spray. (This recipe makes two 13×9 pans and I freeze one. Each pan holds 20 meatballs. This may vary depending on the size you choose to make.)
Meatballs
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs with all ingredients except Panko breadcrumbs and ground pork. Add Panko breadcrumbs and ground pork and mix with hands until combined. Be careful not to overmix. Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, form meatballs and place into prepared pans (I fit 20 meatballs per pan).
Bake
Cover pans and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 160 degrees F. If serving immediately, add marinara sauce to pans, remove cover, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until sauce is hot.
Can you freeze Easy Pork Meatballs?
Yes! These meatballs freeze incredibly well and are super convenient for last minute meals. To freeze meatballs, do not add sauce and let cool slightly. Then, cover with aluminum foil and/or press n seal and lid. Place in refrigerator until fully cooled. Label with recipe name and date and freeze. To reheat, meatballs can be thawed in refrigerator and then reheated or heated directly from freezer. When meatballs are mostly heated through, add preferred sauce and bake until sauce is hot.
Ways to Serve Meatballs
- Meatball sandwiches – Combine with your favorite marinara sauce, cheese, and fresh roll.
- Spaghetti and meatballs – A classic dish to have with meatballs – just add your choice of sauce and pasta!
- Pizza – Chop up cooked meatballs and use to top homemade pizza!
- Soup – Chop up and add to soup for the meat element.
- Lasagna – Use as a layer in lasagna.
- Meatball gumbo – Add to gumbo for a hearty dish.
- Stuffed peppers – Use meatballs in stuffed peppers along with rice and cheese.
Tips
- Pork safety – For cooked ground pork, the internal temperature should always be at least 160 degrees F.
- Make ahead – This dish can easily be made ahead of time and reheated when ready to use. To freeze meatballs, do not add sauce and let cool slightly. Then, cover with aluminum foil and/or press n seal and lid. Place in refrigerator until fully cooled. Label with recipe name and date and freeze. To reheat, meatballs can be thawed in refrigerator and then reheated or heated directly from freezer. When meatballs are mostly heated through, add preferred sauce and bake until sauce is hot.
My Preferred Tools
You may already have many of these items in your kitchen. I recommend the following for this recipe:
- Baking dish – 13×9 baking dish
- Large bowl – to mix meatballs
- Thermometer – to test internal temperature of meatballs
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Easy Pork Meatballs
Easy Pork Meatballs is one of our staple meals on the weekly rotation. They are tender, juicy, and full of a rich pork garlic flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 1 ½ Tbsp oregano
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 ¾ cups seasoned Panko breadcrumbs
- 3 lbs ground pork
Directions
- Step 1 PREP: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray two 13×9 pans with nonstick spray. (This recipe makes two 13×9 pans and I freeze one. Each pan holds 20 meatballs. This may vary depending on the size you choose to make.)
- Step 2 MEATBALLS: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs with all ingredients except Panko breadcrumbs and ground pork. Add Panko breadcrumbs and ground pork and mix with hands until combined. Be careful not to overmix. Using a ¼ cup measuring cup, form meatballs and place into prepared pans (I fit 20 meatballs per pan).
- Step 3 BAKE: Cover pans and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until the internal temperature reads 160 degrees F. If serving immediately, add marinara sauce to pans, remove cover, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until sauce is hot.
- Step 4 FREEZE: To freeze meatballs, do not add sauce and let cool slightly. Then, cover with aluminum foil and/or press n seal and lid. Place in refrigerator until fully cooled. Label with recipe name and date and freeze. To reheat, meatballs can be thawed in refrigerator and then reheated or heated directly from freezer. When meatballs are mostly heated through, add preferred sauce and bake until sauce is hot.
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The BEST meatballs! So juicy and extremely easy to make!
Thank you so much! I’m so happy you enjoyed them!