Pork Meatballs with Apricot Glaze

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These meatballs serve four as a main course or six as an appetizer. They can be kept warm in a slow cooker. They're a bit sweet with a subtle heat.

Submitted by lutzflcat
Published on March 1, 2022
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Meatballs:

  • 1 pound ground pork

  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped dried apricots

  • 1 tablespoon minced red onion

  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

  • 1 large clove garlic, minced

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Apricot Glaze:

  • 1 cup apricot preserves

  • 5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce, or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • ¼ cup water

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Mix ground pork, apricots, onion, ginger, garlic, and salt together in a large bowl until well combined. Use a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to form into meatballs. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are cooked through, about 15 to 17 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).

  4. Meanwhile, whisk apricot preserves, soy sauce, Dijon, brown sugar, sesame oil, Sriracha, and Worcestershire sauce together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until well combined. Cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.

  5. Stir cornstarch into water until dissolved, then add it to the saucepan. Cook, whisking constantly, until glaze thickens, 2 to 3 minutes.

  6. Add meatballs to the glaze. Toss to combine and simmer for 2 minutes.

  7. Serve warm, garnished with cilantro.

Cook's Note:

Meatballs can be made in advance and frozen in a zip-top bag. Then all you need to do for a weeknight meal is make the glaze.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

581 Calories
28g Fat
65g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 581
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 1199mg 52%
Total Carbohydrate 65g 24%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 21g 42%
Potassium 521mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.