Preheat oven to 425*

Place chopped pecans on a sheet pan and toast for about 3-5 minutes, keeping careful watch that they don't burn.

Beat eggs in the bottom of a mixing bowl.

Add meat, Parmesan, butternut, garlic, spices and salt and mix to combine.

Add pecans.

Form into balls and arrange on a baking sheet.

Bake for 25 minutes, or until balls begin to brown and the middle is done per a meat thermometer.