CRISPY BUTCHER'S NUGGETS
These crispy fried meatballs are traditionally made by grinding up the leftover trimmings from a butcher shop, and while our version won't have the same diversity of meats, at least we'll know for sure what's in it. At Fern Bar in Sebastopol, where I stole the idea, they'll switch up the ingredients depending on what's around, as well as change the sauce underneath. Garnish these nuggets with pickled vegetables and olives.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Meat and Poultry Meatball Appetizer Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine 3 tablespoons bread crumbs, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne, rosemary, garlic, milk, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Mix to create a slurry. Let sit for 15 minutes to hydrate bread crumbs.
- Mix ground lamb and ground beef together gently in another bowl using 2 forks. Mix in bread crumb slurry using the same 2-fork method until just combined. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Place flour, eggs, and bread crumbs in 3 separate shallow dishes. Portion out nuggets using a 1 1/2-tablespoon scoop. Roll nuggets in flour; shake off excess. Dip into beaten eggs using your free hand, shaking off excess between fingers. Transfer to bread crumbs and coat with your dry hand, pressing gently to make sure surface is covered. Sprinkle leftover bread crumbs over a plate and add the nuggets. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, and chipotle powder in a bowl for sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Fry nuggets in the hot oil until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let rest and finish cooking for 3 to 4 minutes before serving with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 562.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
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The Life of Hall
[email protected]I'm always looking for new recipes to try, and this one definitely didn't disappoint.
Rupak Dulal
[email protected]These nuggets are the perfect finger food for parties or potlucks.
Ehtisham Touqir Khan
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can use different types of meat or breading, and it always turns out great.
Aishwarya Jha (aishuwishu)
[email protected]These nuggets are always a crowd-pleaser.
ibrahim Shabir
[email protected]The perfect comfort food.
Abdii Zaakir
[email protected]Crispy butcher's nuggets are a new family favorite!
Kirk Asante gty
[email protected]Served with honey mustard sauce and they were a hit.
Donnie Crawley
[email protected]Easy to make and tasted great!
Hassan Harris
[email protected]Not a huge fan of pork, but these nuggets were surprisingly good!
Gareth Sims
[email protected]The pork was a little dry, but overall I enjoyed this recipe.
rampie sattar
[email protected]So crispy and flavorful.
iam angel Real
[email protected]I'll definitely be making these again.
Raju Maharjan
[email protected]Delicious!
Melissa Ballain
[email protected]These nuggets were easy to make and they tasted great! I served them with honey mustard sauce and they were a hit.
Jani Bhai
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pork, but these nuggets were surprisingly good! The coating was crispy and the pork was juicy. I would definitely make these again.
Stevens Duncan
[email protected]The coating on these nuggets was amazing! It was so crispy and flavorful. The pork was a little dry, but overall I really enjoyed this recipe.
Tenkorang Essuman
[email protected]These nuggets were so easy to make and they tasted delicious! I used chicken thighs instead of pork and they were still very juicy. I will definitely be making these again.
Ishiq Gham
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the nuggets turned out great! They were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I served them with mashed potatoes and gravy and they were a hit.
Roti Gaming
[email protected]These crispy butcher's nuggets were a huge hit with my family! The coating was perfectly crispy and flavorful, and the pork was juicy and tender on the inside. I will definitely be making these again.