Korean Spicy Pork Meatballs

By BobD

This recipe for Korean Spicy Pork Meatballs is a delicious way to shake up your normal meatball recipe. It will become your go-to meatball!

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork
• 5 scallions, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chile paste)
• 1/4 cup mirin mirin
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 2 tablespoons canola oil

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, stir together the pork, scallions, gochujang, mirin, soy sauce, garlic and ginger until combined (the mixture will be very wet). Use your hands to roll the mixture into 1½-inch meatballs (there should be about 14 total).

In a large skillet set over medium-high heat, add the oil. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the meatballs (cook the meatballs in batches if necessary). Cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Turn the meatballs over and brown the other side, 2 to 3 minutes longer, and then transfer them to a rimmed baking sheet.

Place the meatballs in the oven and bake until they resist light pressure and are cooked through, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel to drain and serve hot.