Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 pound breakfast sausage bulk pork
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper divided
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons caraway seeds divided
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons onion powder
  • 1/4 cup dijon mustard divided
  • 1/2 cup crushed pretzels
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar divided
  • 1 head green cabbage cored and shredded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 red onion medium, sliced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground pork, pork breakfast sausage, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 2 teaspoons caraway seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/4 cup Dijon mustard, crushed pretzels and 1 tablespoon brown sugar.
  • Shape the meat mixture into balls the size of golf balls.
  • Place the meatballs on a prepared baking sheet with a rack (optional) and bake the meatballs in a preheated oven for 35-40 minutes.
  • While the meatballs cook, saute the shredded cabbage with the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium/high heat. Stir in the red onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  • Cover and continue cooking (stirring occasionally) until the cabbage reduces by half.
  • Once reduced, stir in 11/2 teaspoon caraway seeds, allspice and 1 tablespoon brown sugar.
  • Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, 2 teaspoons Dijon and the apple cider vinegar.
  • Remove the meatballs from the oven.
  • To serve, spoon the meatballs over the creamed caraway cabbage and enjoy!