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Slow Cooker Asian Pork Meatballs

Deliciously seasoned slow cooker meatballs with an Asian sauce that make a perfect appetizer or perfect dinner.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 27
Calories: 102 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

For the meatballs:
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
  • 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
  • 3 scallions thinly sliced, green part only
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 20 ounce can pineapple chunks undrained
For the sauce:
  • 1/2 cup Sweet chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the pork, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, scallion, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until well combined. I like to use my hands for this.
  3. Portion the meatballs into 1.5 tablespoons and roll them into a ball with your hands. Place on the prepared sheet tray, not touching.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes until they are lightly golden on the tops.
  5. Place the meatballs into the body of a 6-quart slow cooker.
  6. Add the pineapple with the juice.
  7. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, broth, hoisin, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil.
  8. Pour the sauce into the slow cooker and stir everything gently to combine.
  9. Place over low heat for 6-8 hours or on high for 2-4 hours. Stir every so often so nothing burns on the sides.
  10. Optional, if you would like a thickened sauce, during the last hour of cooking whisk together 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water. Pour into the slow cooker while stirring, place on high heat. Make sure to stir every 15 minutes. Serve as an appetizer or over rice as a main dish.

Notes

  • You can use ground beef, ground chicken, or ground turkey in place of pork or your favorite mix.
  • Even though there is pineapple and pineapple juice, it is not a prominent flavor unless you eat an actual piece of the pineapple. So, even non-pineapple lovers would like this dish.
  • Kick up the heat by adding some sriracha or your favorite hot sauce to the mix.
  • If serving as an appetizer, you can put it on the warm setting and serve right out of the slow cooker.
  • If you don’t want to add pineapple chunks, you can add ⅓ cup of pineapple juice. Or, more beef broth in place if you don’t want any pineapple at all.
  • Reheat in the slow cooker, stovetop, or microwave. If you did the optional thickening step, you will need to add a splash of more stock to loosen it up.
  • Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 102kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.001g Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 162mg (7%) Potassium 114mg (3%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 35IU (1%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 27Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 102

% Daily Value*

Calories 102kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.001g 0%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 162mg 7%
Potassium 114mg 2%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 35IU 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.