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Chinese BBQ Pork (Char Siu) Meatballs

14 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 20MINS

Chinese BBQ Pork (Char Siu) Meatballs

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These Chinese BBQ Pork (Char Siu) Meatballs are perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side dish. The Chinese 5-Spice along with the charred caramelized bits give these meatballs that classic Char Siu flavor and texture. They are a snap to prepare and take only 15 minutes to cook!
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Wok & Skillet
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These Chinese BBQ Pork (Char Siu) Meatballs are perfect as an appetizer, snack, or side dish. The Chinese 5-Spice along with the charred caramelized bits give these meatballs that classic Char Siu flavor and texture. They are a snap to prepare and take only 15 minutes to cook!
20MINS
Total Time
$1.27
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
BBQ Pork Meatballs
Ground Pork
1 lb
Ground Pork
Honey
2 tsp
Honey
Light Soy Sauce
2 tsp
Light Soy Sauce
Dark Soy Sauce
1 tsp
Dark Soy Sauce
Garlic
3 cloves
Garlic, minced
Corn Starch
1 Tbsp
Corn Starch
Brown Sugar
2 tsp
Brown Sugar
Chinese Five Spice Powder
1 tsp
Chinese Five Spice Powder
Salt
as needed
Salt
Cooking Oil
3 Tbsp
Cooking Oil
Dipping Sauce
Honey
4 Tbsp
Honey
Light Soy Sauce
4 Tbsp
Light Soy Sauce
Corn Starch
as needed
Corn Starch
Water
2 Tbsp
Water
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
506
Fat
35.3 g
Protein
21.6 g
Carbs
27.3 g
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Author's Notes

Place any leftover meatballs in an air-tight container (or Ziploc bag), then store them in the fridge for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 4 months.

To re-heat the frozen meatballs, allow them to thaw in the fridge or at room temperature then pan-fry them, or heat them up in the microwave.
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step 1
Combine Ground Pork (1 lb), Honey (2 tsp), Light Soy Sauce (2 tsp), Dark Soy Sauce (1 tsp), Garlic (3 cloves), Corn Starch (1 Tbsp), Brown Sugar (2 tsp), Chinese Five Spice Powder (1 tsp), and Salt (as needed) in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
step 1 Combine Ground Pork (1 lb), Honey (2 tsp), Light Soy Sauce (2 tsp), Dark Soy Sauce (1 tsp), Garlic (3 cloves), Corn Starch (1 Tbsp), Brown Sugar (2 tsp), Chinese Five Spice Powder (1 tsp), and Salt (as needed) in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
step 2
Roll the ground pork mixture into 1 1/2 inch meatballs (approximately 1 heaping tablespoon each).
step 2 Roll the ground pork mixture into 1 1/2 inch meatballs (approximately 1 heaping tablespoon each).
step 3
Heat Cooking Oil (3 Tbsp) in a wok over medium heat. As soon as the wok starts to smoke a little, add 8-10 meatballs to the wok.
step 3 Heat Cooking Oil (3 Tbsp) in a wok over medium heat. As soon as the wok starts to smoke a little, add 8-10 meatballs to the wok.
step 4
Allow the meatballs to sit for about 2 minutes before turning them with your wok spatula.
step 5
Use your wok spatula to gently turn the meatballs every so often until fully cooked (about 5 minutes). Continue with the remaining batch of meatballs.
step 5 Use your wok spatula to gently turn the meatballs every so often until fully cooked (about 5 minutes). Continue with the remaining batch of meatballs.
step 6
Prepare the sauce by combining the Honey (4 Tbsp) and Light Soy Sauce (4 Tbsp).
step 7
In a separate small bowl, combine Corn Starch (as needed) with Water (2 Tbsp), then stir well to remove the cornstarch clumps. Pour cornstarch mixture into soy sauce and honey mixture.
step 8
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
step 9
Serve dipping sauce on the side, or drizzle over the meatballs just before serving. Enjoy as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.
step 9 Serve dipping sauce on the side, or drizzle over the meatballs just before serving. Enjoy as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.
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Dairy-Free
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Chinese
Pork
Quick & Easy
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