paleo meatballs w/ get figgy sauce

1.5 lb ground beef
1c ground pork rinds
1 egg + 2 yolks
1/4c brewers yeast
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2T bacon fat
2 cloves garlic, minced
2T basil leaves, chiffonaded
1t thyme leaves, dried or fresh
1/2t black pepper
salt to taste

Preheat oven to 350°f;.

Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.

In a large bowl mix together all ingredients. In a small pan, test cook a portion of the mixture and test the seasonings. If you think it needs more of anything add it.

Roll meat into large(ish) balls and place on cookie sheets.

Get Figgy Sauce

1c dried figs
1/4c walnuts
1/3c licorice tea (like the prepared tea not the stuff from the bag)
3T olive oil
1/3c light coconut milk

1t salt
1t paprica
1/2t cumin
1t onion powder
1/2t cayenne
2T bacon fat
1T ginger, minced
1t orange zest
1t vanilla vinegar
orange juice, freshly squeezed

Process all ingredients up to bacon fat together in a food processor or Ninja until it’s the coarseness you want it. Add liquids to adjust as needed.

Heat bacon fat over high heat, add in the paste/sauce mixture and cook sauce until bubbling and fat gets absorbed. Add in ginger, orange zest, vinegar and orange juice until sauce has the consistency you would like.

Serve with meatballs with potatoes, roasted vegetables or pureed cauliflower.