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Chinese BBQ Pork (Char Siu) Meatballs
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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
1/2 Tbsp
Honey
Light Soy Sauce
1/2 Tbsp
Light Soy Sauce
Dark Soy Sauce
1 tsp
Dark Soy Sauce
Garlic
3 cloves
Garlic, minced
Corn Starch
1 Tbsp
Corn Starch
Brown Sugar
1/2 Tbsp
Brown Sugar
Chinese Five Spice Powder
1 tsp
Chinese Five Spice Powder
Salt
1/2 tsp
Salt
Cooking Oil
3 Tbsp
Cooking Oil
Dipping Sauce
Honey
1/4 cup
Honey
Light Soy Sauce
1/4 cup
Light Soy Sauce
Corn Starch
1/2 tsp
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.
Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Combine Ground Pork (1 lb), Honey (1/2 Tbsp), Light Soy Sauce (1/2 Tbsp), Dark Soy Sauce (1 tsp), Garlic (3 cloves), Corn Starch (1 Tbsp), Brown Sugar (1/2 Tbsp), Chinese Five Spice Powder (1 tsp), and Salt (1/2 tsp) in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
step 1 Combine Ground Pork (1 lb), Honey (1/2 Tbsp), Light Soy Sauce (1/2 Tbsp), Dark Soy Sauce (1 tsp), Garlic (3 cloves), Corn Starch (1 Tbsp), Brown Sugar (1/2 Tbsp), Chinese Five Spice Powder (1 tsp), and Salt (1/2 tsp) 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 (1/4 cup) and Light Soy Sauce (1/4 cup).
step 7
In a separate small bowl, combine Corn Starch (1/2 tsp) 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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