Slow Cooker Swedish Pork Sausage Balls

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1

Slow Cooker Swedish Pork Sausage Balls Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

4-6 hours

Ready In

4-6 hours

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

342

Sugar

33g

Fat

20g

Swedish cuisine is known for its traditional meatballs, but this slow cooker pork sausage ball recipe is a tasty alternative. Ground pork sausage is mixed together with breadcrumbs, egg, and sage, then rolled into balls and slow cooked in a tangy sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce. This dish is perfect to serve at a party or gathering as an appetizer or as a main course with your favorite sides. It’s easy to make and can be refrigerated or frozen for later use, making it a great option for meal prep. Full of flavor and nutrition, this dish is sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Instructions

1.	Preheat a slow cooker on low heat.
2.	In a large bowl, combine pork sausage, egg, dry breadcrumbs, and sage. Mix together with your hands until well blended.
3.	Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place them in the slow cooker.
4.	In a separate bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce. Pour the mixture over the sausage balls in the slow cooker.
5.	Cover and cook for 4-6 hours on low heat or until the sausage balls are fully cooked.
6.	Serve hot with your favorite sides or as an appetizer.
7.

PROS

This dish is easy to make and perfect for meal prep as it can be stored in the fridge or freezer.

It’s a delicious and savory appetizer that is a hit at parties and gatherings.

Great source of protein and energy.

CONS

Potentially high fat content due to pork sausage.

Not recommended for those with high blood pressure due to sodium content in soy sauce and ketchup.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pork sausage recipe is a great source of protein, vitamin B12, and iron.
Sage contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that boost the immune system and promote brain function.
Ketchup contains lycopene, an antioxidant that helps reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.
Soy sauce provides essential amino acids and lowers cholesterol levels.

	1 lb bulk pork sausage
	1 egg
	1/3 cup dry breadcrumbs
	1/2 teaspoon sage
	2 cups ketchup
	8 tablespoons brown sugar
	4 tablespoons vinegar
	3 tablespoons soy sauce