Honey garlic Asian pork meatballs

  • Preparation 30 min
  • Cooking 30 min
  • Servings 4 to 6
  • Freezing Absolutely

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Ingredients for the sauce

  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) orange juice
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 3 tablespoons (45 ml) hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) cider vinegar
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

Ingredients for the meatballs

  • 750 g (1 1/2 lb) medium-lean ground pork
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced + some for serving
  • 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) grated fresh ginger
  • Sesame seeds for serving
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

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Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 425 °F (220 °C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small saucepan, put the ingredients for the sauce, season with salt and pepper and mix. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, put the ingredients for the meatballs and mix with your hands, just until everything is evenly combined. Form small balls with about 1 1/2 tablespoon (22,5 ml) of the mixture and place on the baking sheet. Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Flip the meatballs halfway through cooking.
  • Meanwhile, bring the sauce to a boil and reduce for 6 to 8 minutes or until the sauce has reduced to 1/3.
  • Pour half of the sauce over the meatballs and toss to coat. Switch the oven to broil and cook for 2 more minutes, watching closely, until the sauce lacquers the meatballs.
  • Serve over rice, drizzle with the remaining sauce. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.