Pork Meatballs With Chimichurri Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/2 cup 2% milk2 tablespoons grated onion1 tablespoon ground cumin1 tablespoon dried oregano1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper2 pounds ground porkCHIMICHURRI SAUCE:3 garlic cloves, peeled1 cup packed Italian flat leaf parsley 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper2 tablespoons red wine vinegar1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450°. In a large, combine the first eight ingredients. Add pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 15-20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Let stand 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, place garlic in a small food processor; pulse until chopped. Add parsley, cilantro, salt and pepper; pulse until finely chopped. Add vinegar. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.

In a large bowl, toss meatballs with half of the chimichurri sauce. Transfer to a platter. Serve with remaining sauce for dipping.