Wash and peel the parsnips, depending on their size, possibly halve them lengthwise and cut into thick slices. Cover and cook in 1/8 l boiling salted water for about 10 minutes. Drain, catch the vegetable water
Peel and chop the onion. Knead the minced pork, onion, breadcrumbs and egg. Season with a little salt and pepper. Form 8 small meatballs from the minced meat with moistened hands. Heat the oil in a pan. Fry the meatballs for about 12 minutes, turning them frequently.
Wash the marjoram and chop it except for something to garnish. Caramelise the sugar in a pot until golden brown. Add butter, vegetable water, marjoram and possibly broth, bring to the boil. Simmer the parsnips for about 3 minutes, turning frequently. Season to taste
Arrange everything, garnish with rest of marjoram. Goes well with mashed potatoes