Pork Croquettes

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining moisture.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground beef is often less expensive than pork.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for frying.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Crushed crackers can provide a similar texture.

Blend 4 pork chops and 2 eggs in a container until chopped up.

Add about 2 tablespoons of water to the mixture and blend until pureed.

Mix the pureed pork with half of the meat removed and add chopped vegetables (peppers, onions, garlic).

Blend the mixture again to combine the different textures for mouthfeel.

Add about 1/2 cup of Italian bread crumbs to the mixture; no additional seasoning is added due to existing salt and pepper in the pork and breadcrumbs.

Ensure everything is well blended, scraping the sides and underneath to mix thoroughly.

Form the mixture into patties, adjusting the size as desired.

Heat a skillet on medium, then lower to low once patties are added to prevent browning before cooking through.

Cook the patties for about 5 to 8 minutes, flipping them to ensure even cooking and color.

Remove cooked patties onto a plate with paper towels or a cooling rack to drain excess fat.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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