- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
Around the holidays, saucy cocktail meatballs are always the first appetizer to go. In this dish, the sweet flavor of the fig glaze goes perfectly with the pork and tangy goat cheese. Serve the meatballs hot from the skillet or freeze and gently reheat.
Ingredient:
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
- 1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese
- 1 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 whole star anise
- 1 cup dried figs, chopped
- 1 cup water
- Chopped fresh chives, optional
