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Sticky Pork Meatballs
Sticky pork meatballs baked and glazed in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
20
min
Active Time
40
min
Total Time
4
SERVINGS
Oven
METHOD
Why It Works
Baking the meatballs keeps them hands-off and evenly cooked. A quick honey garlic glaze makes them glossy and sticky.
Quick Fixes
Meatballs dense: mix gently and don't overwork.
Glaze too thin: simmer with a cornstarch slurry.
Ingredients
Protein
• 1 large egg
Breading
Sauce
• ⅓ cup honey
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Topping
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
How to Make It
1
Heat the oven to 400°F.
2
Line a sheet pan.
3
Combine the ground pork, panko, egg, garlic, ginger, and salt.
4
Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
5
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
6
Simmer the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons water 2 minutes until glossy.
7
Toss the meatballs in the glaze.
8
Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
9
Serve warm.
Store
Store up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Reheat
Reheat in the glaze on the stovetop or in the oven.
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Avo's Tip
Mix the meatballs gently — overworking the pork makes them tough.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
• Can I fry them instead?
Yes. Pan-fry until browned and cooked through, then toss in the glaze.
• How do I serve them?
Over rice or noodles, or as an appetizer with toothpicks.
• Can I freeze them?
Yes. Freeze cooked meatballs and reheat in fresh glaze.
Sticky Pork Meatballs
Ingredients
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1 lb ground pork
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⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
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1 large egg
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon grated ginger
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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⅓ cup honey
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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2 tablespoons sliced green onions
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1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
1
Heat the oven to 400°F.
2
Line a sheet pan.
3
Combine the ground pork, panko, egg, garlic, ginger, and salt.
4
Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
5
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
6
Simmer the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons water 2 minutes until glossy.
7
Toss the meatballs in the glaze.
8
Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
9
Serve warm.
20
min
active
40
min
total
4
servings
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