Turkey and Pancetta Meatballs

By bakers_delight85

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey, preferably 7% fat
• 1 ounce thinly sliced pancetta, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 cup fresh fine bread crumbs
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 large whole egg plus 1 large egg yolk
• 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh sage
• 1 tsp. finely grated lemon zest
• Olive oil, for frying

Preparation

Step 1

Gently mix turkey, pancetta, onion, garlic and bread crumbs. In a large bowl; season with 1 tsp. salt and pinch of pepper. Stir in the egg and yolk, sage and zest. From mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
Heat 1 to 2 Tbsp. oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high until hot but not smoking. Cook the meatballs in a single layer (work in two batches, if necessary), turning as needed, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and tent with parchment paper, then foil, to keep warm.