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Sticky Honey Soy Pork Meatballs

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Servings: 6
Author: Lovoni

Ingredients

MEATBALLS
  • 1 1/2 lbs 680g ground pork
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped peeled ginger
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch cornflour
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons crushed red peppers chili flakes
  • pinch of salt & freshly ground pepper
STICKY HONEY SOY SAUCE
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil

Instructions

To make the meatballs:

  • Place all the meatball ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Process until everything is very well combined and finely chopped.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on baking sheet spray with a little cooking spray.
  • Roll pork mixture into 1tablespoon balls (you will have 48 meatballs). Place on the wire rack in a single layer. Cook for about 25 minutes or until golden and cooked.

To make the sauce:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a large frying pan over medium heat: stir until hot. Simmer, without stirring for 3 minutes or until thickened slightly. Add the meatballs and stir until they’re coated. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes, shaking the pan often, until meatballs are glazed & sticky.