Description
These Sticky Korean BBQ Meatballs with Gochujang Glaze are packed with bold flavors, making them perfect for everything from quick dinners to fun appetizers. Juicy pork meatballs are glazed in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce that clings to every bite. Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack, easy dinner, or crowd-pleasing food idea, this easy recipe is guaranteed to impress. Add it to your list of quick meals or dinner ideas today!
Ingredients
1 pound ground pork
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 large egg
1/3 cup breadcrumbs or panko
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons gochujang
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce (for glaze)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons water or stock
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
1 tablespoon chopped scallions (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine ground pork, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
2. Scoop and roll mixture into 18–20 meatballs. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes, or pan-fry in a skillet over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, turning to brown all sides.
4. While meatballs cook, whisk together gochujang, honey, soy sauce (for glaze), rice vinegar, and water or stock in a small saucepan.
5. Simmer glaze over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Toss cooked meatballs with the warm glaze until fully coated.
7. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
8. Serve immediately with rice, lettuce wraps, or sides of choice.
Notes
Use a cookie scoop for even meatballs and faster prep.
Taste your glaze before tossing—it helps balance the spice, sweetness, and salt.
Double the glaze if you love extra sauce for rice or dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking or Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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