Sticky Pork Meatballs
Coated in a sweet, garlicky, Asian-inspired sauce, these sticky pork meatballs are an easy dinner on busy weeknights that will have the whole family coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground pork , use 80% lean
- ¼ cup finely minced onion
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sticky Sauce
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 1 Tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger , or 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder , or 1 teaspoon minced
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
For Serving: Rice, steamed broccoli, sliced green onions, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly coat with nonstick spray.
- Make meatballs. In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground pork, 1/4 cup finely minced onion, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Mix just until combined (don't overmix).
- Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each) and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through (160°F).
- Make sauce. While the meatballs bake, whisk together 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, 1/4 cup water, 1 Tablespoon soy sauce, 1 Tablespoon honey, 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, 1/4 teaspoon garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil in a large skillet. Simmer on low for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
- Coat meatballs in sauce. Add the warm meatballs to the skillet and gently toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Serve over rice with broccoli and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Notes
Stovetop: Cook meatballs in a skillet over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through. This method is great for getting a nice sear
Storage: Keep Asian pork meatballs in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat them in a skillet or microwave, adding a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 366kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 25g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Cholesterol: 82mg, Sodium: 924mg, Potassium: 388mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 10IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 27mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
