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!
Total Time
20min
5.0
3 Ratings
Author: Wok & Skillet
Servings:
4
Ingredients
BBQ Pork Meatballs
•
1
lb
Ground Pork
•
2
tsp
Honey
•
2
tsp
Light Soy Sauce
•
1
tsp
Dark Soy Sauce
•
3
cloves
Garlic
, minced
•
1
Tbsp
Corn Starch
•
2
tsp
Brown Sugar
•
1
tsp
Chinese Five Spice Powder
•
as needed
Salt
•
3
Tbsp
Cooking Oil
Dipping Sauce
•
4
Tbsp
Honey
•
4
Tbsp
Light Soy Sauce
•
as needed
Corn Starch
•
2
Tbsp
Water
Cooking Instructions
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.
2.
Roll the ground pork mixture into 1 1/2 inch meatballs (approximately 1 heaping tablespoon each).
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.
4.
Allow the meatballs to sit for about 2 minutes before turning them with your wok spatula.
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.
6.
Prepare the sauce by combining the Honey (4 Tbsp) and Light Soy Sauce (4 Tbsp).
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.
8.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
9.
Serve dipping sauce on the side, or drizzle over the meatballs just before serving. Enjoy as a snack, appetizer, or side dish.
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.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
506
FAT
35.3 g
PROTEIN
21.6 g
CARBS
27.3 g
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