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    Published: Jun 2, 2014 · Modified: May 16, 2022 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 17 Comments

    Asian Inspired Pork Meatballs

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    These Asian Inspired Pork Meatballs are so good that I've actually enjoyed them cold, right out of the fridge, for breakfast. Wait. I think that's pretty normal for me around here! LOL

    I found the inspiration for this recipe in a new cookbook I recently purchased called "The Complete Low-Carb Cookbook" by George Stella (page 79) and made my own adaptions to what I found in George's original recipe. I'm pretty sure that even with the changes I've made, they're still considered low-carb (or at least lower-carb) if you don't count the addition of brown rice that I've used as the bedding for these delicious meatballs.

    These pork meatballs are relatively light in flavor and texture. The mixture of the pork and some prepared ponzu sauce (found in the International aisle of your grocery store) gives them a light citrusy flavor, and the teriyaki and ground ginger give them a wonderful mouthwatering bite and slightly spicy headiness. Oh yeah!

    Serve these meatballs alone (for the low-carb version) or on top of some brown rice, as I've shown here. Then, top them with some green onions slices and some fragrant orange zest strips for an added bonus of texture and flavor! You'll find that these meatballs are over-the-top fabulous and worthy of being eaten cold, for breakfast, right out of the fridge! Or maybe that's just me! 🙂

    ASIAN INSPIRED PORK MEATBALLS   {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
    Serves: 6-8       Prep Time:  10 minutes     Cook Time: 30 minutes

    For the meatballs:
    2 pounds lean ground pork
    1 large egg
    1 medium shallot, minced
    2 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
    3 tablespoons ponzu sauce
    2 teaspoons garlic powder
    2 teaspoons ground ginger
    ½ teaspoon salt
    ¼ teaspoon pepper
    2 tablespoons peanut oil
    For the sauce:
    1 ½ cups orange juice
    2 teaspoons sesame oil
    3 tablespoons ponzu
    ⅔ cup water
    1 tablespoon cider vinegar
    2 scallions, sliced
    1 tablespoon orange zest

    -In a large bowl mix together the first 9 ingredients for the meatballs.
    -Form the meat mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
    -Brown the meatballs on all sides in a large skillet over medium/high heat in the peanut oil. *Note - This is best done in two batches.
    -Once all the meatballs are browned, remove them to a covered bowl to keep warm.
    -In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and deglaze the pan with the first 5 ingredients for the sauce, making sure to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
    -Cook the sauce for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    -Return the meatballs back into the skillet along with the sauce.
    -Cover and cook on medium heat for approximately 15 minutes or until they are no longer pink in the middle.
    -To serve, sprinkle the meatballs with the sliced scallions and the orange zest. If desired place the meatballs on top of some brown rice first, and spoon some of the sauce over the meatballs.

    What's that? You're looking for more Asian Inspired recipes? Well, I just so happen to have a few more. Please click on the following for:

    Pad Thai My Way:

    Asian Peanut Slaw:



    Fried Rice Frittata:

     

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    Comments

    1. Sandee says

      February 29, 2020 at 10:03 am

      Made the Asian gd duck meat balls using half gd turkey and half gd pork.
      I combined the sauce ingredients in to the meat mixture. Made and browned the meat balls.
      Froze them and then baked them straight from the freezer for Easter appetizer.
      All enjoyed them and asked for them again this year.
      thanks.

      Reply
      • Renée says

        February 29, 2020 at 1:08 pm

        What a wonderfully creative way to make and serve these meatballs, Sandee!
        Glad I was able to inspire you to make this recipe your own!
        Thanks for the comment! I appreciate it!
        Renee

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    2. Susan says

      June 04, 2014 at 12:02 pm

      I love making untraditional style meatballs. Who says they need to be served with pasta? They can be a meal too and these look great!

      Reply
    3. Coleen @ The Redhead Baker says

      June 04, 2014 at 2:30 am

      Those meatballs look delicious! I love the idea of topping them with orange zest! Great extra kick of flavor!

      Reply
    4. Savory Experiments says

      June 04, 2014 at 1:47 am

      This looks amazing- Love that you served them over rice!

      Reply
    5. Angie Barrett says

      June 03, 2014 at 8:07 pm

      Oh I wish that we were having this for dinner tonight! I love the photos too!

      Reply
    6. Sarah W. Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says

      June 03, 2014 at 1:43 pm

      My family would LOVE this. Looks awesome!

      Reply
    7. Marly says

      June 03, 2014 at 11:37 am

      This recipe could take a little work, but it's definitely veganizable. That's a little like godzillable, but in reverse. Thanks for the inspiration!

      Reply
    8. Nutmeg Nanny says

      June 03, 2014 at 2:43 am

      These meatballs look awesome! Loving all that Asian flavor!

      Reply
    9. Meredith says

      June 02, 2014 at 1:50 pm

      You are so creative! Love it!

      Reply
    10. Paula-bell'alimento says

      June 02, 2014 at 6:38 pm

      Now I'm craving meatballs ; )

      Reply
    11. Amanda @the_kitcheneer says

      June 02, 2014 at 4:45 pm

      These look great! I could definitely chow down on these!

      Reply
    12. Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says

      June 02, 2014 at 4:33 pm

      I definitely could eat these cold for breakfast..that's how good they look! 🙂

      Reply
    13. Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says

      June 02, 2014 at 4:17 pm

      These look fantastic! I'd eat them all in one mouthful!

      Reply
    14. claire @ the realistic nutritionist says

      June 02, 2014 at 3:53 pm

      My husband would DIE for these!

      Reply
    15. foody schmoody says

      June 02, 2014 at 12:49 pm

      These looks great. I just made a version of Asian style meatballs last week that I'll be posting this week. A bit different from yours. I will have to give yours a try too.

      Reply
    16. Souffle Bombay says

      June 02, 2014 at 12:48 pm

      The flavors happening here are spot on - LOVE Asian Meatballs!!

      Reply

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