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Easy Sweet Chili Pork Meatballs Recipe

 These Easy Sweet Chili Pork Meatballs are tender, juicy, and coated in a sticky-sweet, mildly spicy glaze that’s full of flavor. They make a perfect weeknight dinner, appetizer, or party bite — simple to prepare and irresistibly delicious with rice, noodles, or even toothpicks for serving.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork

  • 1 egg

  • ½ cup breadcrumbs

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 green onions, finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)

For the Sweet Chili Sauce

  • ½ cup sweet chili sauce

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice

  • 1 teaspoon honey (optional, for extra sweetness)

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (to thicken)

Cooking Time

  • Prep time: 15 minutes

  • Cook time: 20 minutes

  • Total time: 35 minutes

Serving

  • Serves 4

Instructions

  1. Make the Meatballs:

    In a large bowl, combine ground pork, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined — don’t overmix.

  2. Shape and Brown:

    Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 6–8 minutes.

  3. Make the Sauce:

    In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, vinegar (or lime juice), and honey. Pour the sauce into the skillet with the meatballs.

  4. Simmer and Glaze:

    Stir to coat the meatballs evenly, then add the cornstarch-water mix. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the meatballs.

  5. Serve:

    Sprinkle with extra chopped green onions or sesame seeds. Serve hot with steamed rice, noodles, or as an appetizer.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 370

  • Protein: 26g

  • Fat: 22g

  • Carbohydrates: 14g

  • Sugar: 10g

Tips

  • For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of grated ginger to the meat mixture.

  • If baking instead of frying, bake meatballs at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes, then toss in sauce.

  • These meatballs freeze well — just cool completely, then freeze in sauce for up to 2 months.

  • To make it spicier, stir in a bit of sriracha or crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.

These Sweet Chili Pork Meatballs are sticky, savory, and just the right amount of sweet — a quick, crowd-pleasing favorite every time.

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