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ASIAN INSPIRED PORK MEATBALLS

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: dinner - pork, Easy Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Keyword: Asian-Inspired Pork Meatballs, pork meatballs with ponzu
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 109kcal
Author: Renee Goerger

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

  • 2 pounds lean ground pork
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 medium (about 1 tablespoon) shallot minced
  • 2 tablespoons 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 chopped
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
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Instructions

  • -Mix the first nine ingredients for the meatballs in a large bowl.
  • -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 five 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 to 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.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Meatballs may be frozen after cooking. Store in an airtight freezer container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 741mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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