Honey Garlic Pork Meatballs with Sweet and Tangy Sauce
Honey Garlic Pork Meatballs with Sweet and Tangy Sauce
These honey garlic pork meatballs are the perfect blend of sweet and savory, with a delicious sauce that makes them irresistible. Serve them straight from the oven or keep them warm in a slow cooker—great for parties or over rice as a main dish.
Equipment
- cookie sheet
- tinfoil
- cooking spray
- Measuring cups
- spatula
- Mixing spoon
Ingrediënten
- 1 pound of ground pork
- 1 large egg
- ÂĽ cup of dry bread crumbs crushed
- 2 tablespoons of cilantro finely chopped (optional)
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 teaspoon of salt or to taste
- 2 teaspoons of butter
- ½ cup of ketchup
- ÂĽ cup of honey
- 1 ½ teaspoons of soy sauce
- Sriracha or Tabasco sauce to taste
Instructies
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Line a cookie sheet with tinfoil and lightly spray it with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, egg, bread crumbs, green onion, 1 pressed clove of garlic, salt, pepper, and cilantro (if using).
- Mix until everything is well blended, but avoid overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on the prepared cookie sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Melt the butter until foamy, then add the remaining garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add the ketchup, honey, soy sauce, and hot sauce.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for another minute.
- Once the meatballs are done, combine them with the sauce in a serving dish, mixing to coat the meatballs evenly with the sauce.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Pair with a crisp Riesling or a light Pinot Noir to balance the sweetness and tanginess of the sauce.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 180 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 8 g | Fat: 10 g | Fiber: 0 g | Sugar: 10 g | Salt: 400 g
