Smoky Ginger Pineapple Glazed Pork Meatballs

Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cut: Ground Pork
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 2 lb lean ground pork 96% lean
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 8 oz canned pineapple tidbits in 100% juice juice separated
  • 2 sliced green onions whites and green onions
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

  • In a large sized bowl, add 2 pounds ground pork, ½ cup flour, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons pineapple juice, sliced white part of 2 green onions, ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon ground ginger. Mix until just combined, about 1 minute, taking care not to overmix.
  • Preheat a broiler on high and place oven rack in upper third of position. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat with nonstick cooking spray. 
  • Form pork mixture into 36 meatballs, about one heaping tablespoon each, and place on to prepared sheet pan about 1 inch apart.
  • Broil meatballs for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.  
  • While meatballs are in the oven, in a medium pot over medium heat, combine 8 ounces pineapple tidbits, remaining pineapple juice, 1 cup sweet chili sauce, ¼ cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce) and ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika. Stir until combined and bring to a boil. 
  • Add in meatballs, stir to coat and reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes until sauce thickens into a glaze and meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160° F. Remove from heat and serve warm garnished with sliced reserved green onions. 
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