Turkey and Pork Meatballs with Caper and White Wine Sauce

Name: Turkey and Pork Meatballs with Caper and White Wine Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.1 lb ground pork; 1.1 lb ground turkey; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 0.5 cup milk; 2 eggs; 0.33 cup fresh parsley, chopped; Zest of 1 lemon; Juice of ½ lemon; 5 anchovy fillets, finely chopped; 0.33 cup unsalted roasted pistachios, roughly chopped; 1 large garlic clove, finely grated; 1 small yellow onion, grated; 0.33 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano; 0.25 cup olive oil; 1 tsp salt; Black pepper, to taste; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 0.33 cup capers, drained and dried; 0.5 cup white wine; 1 tsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp flour; 2 tbsp water; Fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; Salt and pepper

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Preparation 15 min Cooking 35 min Level Easy

Pork and turkey meatballs with pistachios, flavored with lemon and garlic, served with a creamy caper and white wine sauce. A must-try for a refreshing change from the classic meatballs and tomato sauce combo!

Crispy Mediterranean Meatballs with Pistachios and Lemon – A Delight

I absolutely love this recipe! The meatballs are perfectly juicy on the inside while staying crispy on the outside. I love the pork and turkey combination for a light yet flavorful texture. I add anchovies, lemon, and pistachios for a little Mediterranean flair. The caper sauce is truly exceptional and can be made very quickly. I also love using the air fryer for the meatballs – they turn ultra-crispy and are ready in no time.

Note that they’re also delicious served with pasta and tomato sauce!

Why make this recipe?

A creative and flavorful idea: These meatballs combine pork, turkey, pistachios, anchovies, and lemon, bringing a fresh twist to classic meatballs.
Mediterranean flavor explosion: Each bite offers a perfect balance of aromatic notes and rich, satisfying flavors.
Perfect texture: Juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, especially when using an air fryer
Convenient for meal prep: These flavorful pork and turkey meatballs can easily be repurposed in other dishes, such as pasta, grain bowls, sandwiches, or salads, giving you a quick and tasty meal with minimal effort.

Turkey and Pork Meatballs with Caper and White Wine Sauce

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Preparation 15 min Cooking 35 min Level Easy

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4 people

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the meats and all other meatball ingredients. Mix well with your hands, cover, and refrigerate for about 10 minutes.

Form the meatballs using a cookie scoop and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Oven: Preheat to 400°F and bake for 25 minutes.
Air fryer: Preheat to 400°F and cook for 15 minutes.
The meatballs should be crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. If using a thermometer, the internal temperature should reach 150°F (65°C).

Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Add the capers and cook for 2 minutes until softened and starting to melt into the butter. Deglaze with white wine and let reduce for 1 minute. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, flour, and water, whisking vigorously. Remove from heat and stir in parsley, salt, and pepper. The sauce should be thick and creamy.

Serve the sauce on the bottom of a plate and place the meatballs on top. Garnish with extra parsley and lemon zest. So good!

Nutritional information per serving (1/4 of the recipe)