Pork Nuggets

I came up with these so that my daughter could have a good chicken nugget alternative when her sister eats them. Plus, when I give her pork normally she chews it but won’t really swallow. These have a very soft texture and are easy to chew.

1 lb of pork (dark meat preferable)

1 cup of Cheecha puff crumbs

2 eggs

Salt to taste

Safe oil for frying

 To get the Cheecha puff crumbs I dump a bunch of the puffs in my food processor and grind. You’ll need about a cup. Pour half the cup on to a plate and save the rest. Cut the meat in to chunks then grind it in the food processor. I use dark meat because the white dries out easily and then my daughter will chew it but spit it out. The texture of the dark meat seems to suit her more. After you’ve ground the meat, add the half cup of Cheecha crumbs. Then add one of the eggs and salt to taste. Turn the grinder on again to mix. Once all of that is well blended scoop out small amounts and form your nuggets. I usually make them about 2 inches tall. In a bowl, beat the other egg. One at a time, place the nuggets in the egg and cover them with it. Then drag them through the crumbs on the plate to make a crust. Fry the nuggets in about a 1/4 inch of oil on medium-high heat until they are cooked through. You can also bake them but the crust doesn't look as pretty that way.