Spicy Pork Meatballs with Spicy Meat Sauce and Soft Polenta Recipe | James Beard Foundation

Spicy Pork Meatballs with Spicy Meat Sauce and Soft Polenta Recipe | James Beard Foundation

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At the Meatball Shop, diners can choose from a variety of meatballs, sauces, and sides to create their own dish.

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Cooking tools:

  • Pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Stove
  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Pastry brush
  • Spoon
  • Plate

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground pork shoulder
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 teaspoons chile flakes
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 (28-ounce) cans chopped tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
  • 9 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups polenta
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
  • 2 pounds ground pork shoulder
  • 4 slices white bread, minced in a food processor (about 3 1/2 cups)
  • 3 eggs
  • 4 pickled hot cherry peppers, minced
  • 1/4 cup hot cherry pepper pickling liquid
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon salt

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