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Gourmet Pork Roll Ups

Kofta style nibbles wrapped in bacon, served with zesty sauce. Perfect for entertaining!

Intermediate
2
20 mins prep
35 mins cook

150g New Zealand Pork Mince

1 clove garlic (minced or crushed)

1/2 red onion thinly diced

Salt, pepper (to taste)

Handful thyme (thinly chopped)

1/2 tsp cinnamon

30g Spring onions

150g New Zealand streaky bacon

1 egg (beaten)

3 Tbsp breadcrumbs (to bind mince)

3 Tbsp seasoned breadcrumbs

Zest of 1 lemon

Wooden skewers

Mustard dipping sauce

2 Tbsp greek yoghurt (or mayonnaise)

1 Tbsp dijon mustard

1 Tbsp wholegrain mustard

1 Tbsp honey

2 Tbsp white vinegar

1 tsp ground nutmeg

Black pepper (optional)

Add a pinch of ground cayenne pepper if desired

Thanks to Maria Pio for this great recipe!

Ingredients

150g New Zealand Pork Mince

1 clove garlic (minced or crushed)

1/2 red onion thinly diced

Salt, pepper (to taste)

Handful thyme (thinly chopped)

1/2 tsp cinnamon

30g Spring onions

150g New Zealand streaky bacon

1 egg (beaten)

3 Tbsp breadcrumbs (to bind mince)

3 Tbsp seasoned breadcrumbs

Zest of 1 lemon

Wooden skewers

Mustard dipping sauce

2 Tbsp greek yoghurt (or mayonnaise)

1 Tbsp dijon mustard

1 Tbsp wholegrain mustard

1 Tbsp honey

2 Tbsp white vinegar

1 tsp ground nutmeg

Black pepper (optional)

Add a pinch of ground cayenne pepper if desired

Thanks to Maria Pio for this great recipe!

Nutrition

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01
Combine pork ball ingredients

In a bowl mix the pork mince, lemon zest, bread crumbs, the beaten egg , garlic, cinnamon, onion, thyme and mix well. Rest in the fridge for 20 mins.

01
02
Form balls

Divide the mixture into small balls (approx. 2 Tbsp each). Coat them with a seasoned breadcrumbs.

Cut the bacon slices in a half. Wrap the mince balls with a slice of bacon each. Use a wooden skewer to hold them together.

02
03
Make dipping sauce

Whisk together all ingredients in a bowl. Leave for 15 minutes to allow flavours to mingle.

03
04
Baking

Preheat your oven to 160°C (fan bake).

Line a baking tray with tin foil and place the skewers about 1 inch apart.

Bake for 25 minutes or until the bacon is browned. Turn frequently to make sure the surface doesn’t burn. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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05
To serve

Serve roll ups with dipping sauce.

Tip

Koftas can also be cooked on a gas or charcoal barbecue.

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International

Gourmet Pork Roll Ups

Kofta style nibbles wrapped in bacon, served with zesty sauce. Perfect for entertaining!

20 mins prep | 35 mins cook
Intermediate
2

150g New Zealand Pork Mince

1 clove garlic (minced or crushed)

1/2 red onion thinly diced

Salt, pepper (to taste)

Handful thyme (thinly chopped)

1/2 tsp cinnamon

30g Spring onions

150g New Zealand streaky bacon

1 egg (beaten)

3 Tbsp breadcrumbs (to bind mince)

3 Tbsp seasoned breadcrumbs

Zest of 1 lemon

Wooden skewers

Mustard dipping sauce

2 Tbsp greek yoghurt (or mayonnaise)

1 Tbsp dijon mustard

1 Tbsp wholegrain mustard

1 Tbsp honey

2 Tbsp white vinegar

1 tsp ground nutmeg

Black pepper (optional)

Add a pinch of ground cayenne pepper if desired

Thanks to Maria Pio for this great recipe!

01
Combine pork ball ingredients

In a bowl mix the pork mince, lemon zest, bread crumbs, the beaten egg , garlic, cinnamon, onion, thyme and mix well. Rest in the fridge for 20 mins.

02
Form balls

Divide the mixture into small balls (approx. 2 Tbsp each). Coat them with a seasoned breadcrumbs.

Cut the bacon slices in a half. Wrap the mince balls with a slice of bacon each. Use a wooden skewer to hold them together.

03
Make dipping sauce

Whisk together all ingredients in a bowl. Leave for 15 minutes to allow flavours to mingle.

04
Baking

Preheat your oven to 160°C (fan bake).

Line a baking tray with tin foil and place the skewers about 1 inch apart.

Bake for 25 minutes or until the bacon is browned. Turn frequently to make sure the surface doesn’t burn. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

05
To serve

Serve roll ups with dipping sauce.

Tip

Koftas can also be cooked on a gas or charcoal barbecue.