Sticky Asian Pork Meatballs

Savour the delectable flavours of these tender and succulent Asian Pork Meatballs, glazed with a homemade Ginger Honey Sauce. An enticing dish that's both easy to make and gluten-free.

5 from 8 votes

Print Pin

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 25

Servings: meatballs

Author: Deborah Rainford

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

680 grams of ground pork
30 grams of minced sweet or red onion
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 egg large size
½ tablespoon sesame oil
Salt and pepper to taste

For the Spicy Ginger-Honey Sauce:

3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 ½ tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1-2 tablespoons Chili with Garlic Sauce, adjust based on preference for heat
½ teaspoon cornstarch
Coriander for garnish

Instructions

Preparing the Meatballs:

In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, minced onion, minced garlic, ginger, egg, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until the ingredients are well combined.
Form the mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cooking the Meatballs:

Preheat your oven to 175 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit).
In a large frying pan, heat a little bit of oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs, and fry until they are nicely browned on all sides. This should take about 5 minutes.
Transfer the browned meatballs to your preheated oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.

Preparing the Spicy Ginger-Honey Sauce:

In the same frying pan, add the sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Sauté these until they are fragrant, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
Add the rice wine vinegar, honey, and Chili with Garlic Sauce to the pan, and bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
Sprinkle in the cornstarch, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens.

Glazing the Meatballs:

Return the cooked meatballs to the pan and toss them in the sauce until they are thoroughly coated.
Transfer the glazed meatballs to a serving platter and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves. Serve warm.

Notes

These meatballs are delicate due to the absence of breadcrumbs, so handle them with care when frying.
If you prefer a stronger flavour, consider doubling or tripling the amount of sauce. This recipe can be easily customized.
Feel free to add finely chopped vegetables to the meatball mix or use homemade Teriyaki Sauce instead of Ginger Honey Sauce for a different flavour profile.

Nutrition

Loved this recipe?Check out @savvy.bites for more! Did You Make This Recipe? Please leave a comment below or pin it to your Pinterest account!