Juicy Chinese Pork Meatballs Recipes
This Juicy Chinese Pork Meatballs Recipe is full of flavor, moisture, and comfort. These meatballs are soft inside and golden outside. They taste rich but not heavy. Many people love them because they are easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons milk or water
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Optional sauce: hoisin sauce or sweet chili sauce
Instructions
Soak the breadcrumbs
- Place breadcrumbs in a small bowl. Add milk or water. Let them soak until soft and spongy.
Prepare the pork mixture
- Add ground pork to a large bowl. Add soaked breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, ginger, and green onions.
Season the meat
- Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
Shape the meatballs
- Use clean hands to roll the mixture into medium-sized balls. Do not press too hard.
Heat the pan
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
Cook the meatballs
- Place meatballs in the pan. Cook and turn slowly until all sides are golden brown.
Finish cooking
- Lower heat and cover the pan. Cook for ten minutes until meatballs are fully cooked inside.
Optional sauce glaze
- Brush meatballs with hoisin or sweet chili sauce. Cook one more minute for extra shine and flavor.
Rest before serving
- Remove meatballs from heat. Let them rest for five minutes to keep juices inside.
Notes
- Use pork with some fat for the juiciest texture.
- Do not overmix the meat to avoid tough meatballs.
- Add finely chopped water chestnuts for crunch.
- Steam meatballs instead of frying for a lighter version.
- Add chili oil or chili paste for spicy meatballs.
- Use ground chicken or turkey if pork is unavailable.