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Pork And Fennel Meatballs

Serves 4

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Place the fennel seeds and salt in a mortar and pestle and lightly crush.
  2. Place the breadcrumbs and milk in a bowl and stand for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the mince, pancetta, parsley and fennel-salt mixture and mix well for 2–3 minutes or until mixture comes together.
  4. Shape ⅓ cupfuls of the mixture into balls.
  5. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
  6. Add a little oil to the pan and cook the meatballs, in batches, until well browned on all sides.
  7. Place on a baking tray and bake for 5–7 minutes or until cooked through.
  8. Serve the meatballs with crusty bread, olive tapenade, sliced tomato and rocket leaves.