Party Greek Meatballs

1 T olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
1 large shallot, minced
1 pound ground lamb
4 oz salt pork, ground or finely minced
Zest of 1 orange
2 T chopped mint
Freshly ground black pepper
Greek yogurt for dipping

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350
Heat a small pan over medium heat and add oil, garlic, jalapeño and shallot, and cook for 1 minute, then let cool.   Meanwhile, crumble lamb into a large bowl. Evenly scatter salt pork, orange zest and mint over lamb, and season with pepper. Sprinkle the cooled garlic mixture over lamb. Gently mix until just combined, then form into 1¼-inch balls and transfer to a sheet pan.
Bake in oven until cooked through abd lightly browned, 15-20 minutes. Serve warm with toothpicks or skewers with plain yogurt.

Note: Meatballs can also be cooked ahead, refrigerated and reheated in the microwave on high for 2 minutes.  Makes about 20 meatballs.