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How to Make Asian-Inspired Pork Meatballs with Pineapple in the Slow Cooker - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a new and delicious way to enjoy pork meatballs? Then look no further than this recipe for Asian-Inspired Pork Meatballs with Pineapple in the Slow Cooker. This recipe takes the classic pork meatball and gives it a flavorful and exotic twist by adding in the sweetness of pineapple and the bold flavors of Asian-inspired seasonings.

One of the great things about using a slow cooker for this recipe is that it allows the flavors to meld and intensify throughout the day, resulti...

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Ingredients

  • 1 fresh pineapple
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • ½ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine ground pork, bread crumbs, egg, ginger, soy sauce, and garlic in a large bowl for the meatballs. Knead gently with your fingers to combine. Cover bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours for flavors to meld.
  • Peel pineapple and cut into 3/4-inch rings. Core rings and cut each ring into 1-inch wedges (you should have about 1 1/2 cups). Add pineapples to a slow cooker.
  • Roll pork mixture into 12 to 16 balls and place into the slow cooker.
  • Combine water, teriyaki sauce, and soy sauce in a small bowl and pour over the meatballs. It is okay for the liquid to not completely cover the meatballs.
  • Cover slow cooker and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours, or on High for 3 hours. Remove pineapple and pork balls with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
  • Stir cornstarch into the sauce, whisking until well combined. Add pineapple and meatballs back into the slow cooker and cook until sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes more. Transfer mixture to a bowl and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

    • Nutrition

    371 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 120mg
    • Sodium: 1112mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 58mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 507mg

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