Pork Teriyaki Meatballs
Pork teriyaki meatballs provide the perfect balance of flavors. From savory soy sauce to tangy rice vinegar, every bite is delightful.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 pound ground pork
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced, with some dark green tops reserved for garnish
- 1 ½ tsp grated garlic
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
For the Sauce
- 1 ½ tsp minced garlic
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp grated ginger or ginger paste
- ½ tsp Asian chili paste, (such as sambal oelek)
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsp cold water
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground pork with the scallions, garlic, egg, and panko. Shape into 20 to 24 meatballs. Heat the oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning frequently, for 4 minutes or until browned. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until they are cooked through.1 pound ground pork | 3 green onions | 1 1/2 tsp grated garlic | 1 large egg | 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs | 2 tsp vegetable oil
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine 1 1/2 teaspoons of minced garlic with the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and chili paste. In a small cup or bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 2 teaspoons of cold water and then add it to the sauce mixture, whisking to blend.1 1/2 tsp minced garlic | 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce | 3 tbsp brown sugar | 1 tbsp rice vinegar | 1/2 tsp grated ginger or ginger paste | 1/2 tsp Asian chili paste | 1 tsp cornstarch | 2 tsp cold water
- Drain off excess fat from the meatballs and place the pan over medium heat. Add the sauce mixture and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until the sauce thickens and clings to the meatballs.
- Garnish with reserved green onions and serve as an appetizer or main dish with rice.
Notes
Serves 4 as a main dish or about 6 to 8 as an appetizer.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 475mgPotassium: 219mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 83IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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