Pork and Sage Stuffing Meatballs

By: Schwartz UK

March 11, 2026

These pork meatballs are seasonally spiced with Sage and Cloves, with added cranberries and lemon zest, before being wrapped in pancetta or steaky bacon ready for roasting.

Recipe Info

  • Prep Time:

    10 minutes

  • Cook Time:

    40 minutes

  • Servings:

    8-12

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Ingredients

  • 100 grams dried cranberries, diced
  • 1 tablespoon Schwartz® Dried Sage
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 450 grams pork mince
  • 200 grams white breadcrumbs, fresh or dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon Schwartz® Ground Cloves
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 20 slices of pancetta or streaky bacon
  • Schwartz® Sea Salt and Black Pepper to season

Nutrition Information

(per serving)

These pork meatballs are seasonally spiced with Sage and Cloves, with added cranberries and lemon zest, before being wrapped in pancetta or steaky bacon ready for roasting.

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Instructions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 200°C / 400°F / 180°C Fan / Gas Mark 6.
  2. To make the stuffing, mix the onion, pork mince, cranberries, Sage, breadcrumbs, Cloves and lemon zest together. Season well.
  3. Press the mixture into 20 small balls and wrap each one in a slice of pancetta or streaky bacon.
  4. Place on a baking tray, cover with clingfilm and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes to prevent the meatballs falling apart when cooking.
  5. Remove the clingfilm and bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes, or until crisp and cooked through.

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