Sweet and Sticky Pork Meatballs (Whole30, Paleo, Gluten-Free)

Sweet and Sticky Pork Meatballs (Whole30, Paleo, Gluten-Free)

from allthehealthythings.com
35 min

These sweet and sticky pork meatballs make the perfect appetizer or weeknight dinner. The ground pork meatballs are seasoned with fresh herbs, ginger, and garlic and then tossed in a delicious sweet and sticky sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon diced shallot
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
  • 3/4 cup coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon fish sauce
  • juice of one lime

Directions

  1. 1

    Add the meatball ingredients to a small mixing bowl and use your hands to mix until well combined. Next, use a cookie dough scoop or tablespoon to scoop out the pork mixture and form meatballs.

  2. 2

    When the meatballs are formed, heat a skillet over medium heat and then add a tablespoon of avocado or coconut oil. Pan-fry the meatballs on each side for roughly 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through.

  3. 3

    While the meatballs are cooking, make the sweet and sticky sauce. Add all of the sauce ingredients to a small sauce pan. Bring the sauce to a boil and then reduce the heat to low and allow the sauce to simmer until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. The sauce will thicken even more as it cools.

  4. 4

    Add the meatballs to the sauce and stir until they are well coated. Transfer the meatballs to a serving dish and garnish them with green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!