Honey Sriracha Glazed Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2/3 cup honey
• 3 tablespoons sriracha sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish

Method

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, panko, egg, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.

3. 3

   Roll the mixture into 20 meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches each, and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.

4. 4

   Bake the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes.

   18:00 · Bake meatballs
5. 5

   While the meatballs bake, whisk together the honey, sriracha, soy sauce, and rice vinegar in a small saucepan over medium heat.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, stir the cornstarch and water together until smooth, then whisk into the saucepan.

7. 7

   Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring often, until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes.

   3:00 · Simmer glaze
8. 8

   Transfer the baked meatballs to a large bowl, pour the glaze over them, and toss gently until evenly coated.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve warm.