Tangy Asian Meatballs

By sandiB2010

With a different and delicious Asian-style glaze, these meatballs are a tangy addition to any potluck meal, indoors or outdoors

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork
• 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs
• 3 scallions, white and light-green parts, chopped
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup jarred Chinese plum sauce or duck sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine pork, panko, scallions, egg, soy sauce, ginger and garlic in a large bowl; mix gently but thoroughly with your fingers. Roll into 1-inch balls.

2. Mist slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Add meatballs. In a small bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, plum sauce and hoisin sauce; pour over meatballs. Gently stir to coat.

3. Cover and cook on low until meatballs are cooked through, 3 to 5 hours.