Smoky Ginger Pineapple Glazed Pork Meatballs

Active: 15 minutes • Total: 30 minutes
Serves: 12 (3 meatballs each)

1.In a large sized bowl, add 2 pounds ground pork, 1/2 cup flour, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons pineapple juice, sliced white part of 2 green onions, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger. Mix until just combined, about 1 minute, taking care not to overmix.

2.Preheat a broiler on high and place oven rack in upper third position. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat with nonstick cooking spray.

3.Form pork mixture into 36 meatballs, about one heaping tablespoon each, and place on prepared sheet pan about 1 inch apart.

4.Broil meatballs for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.

5.While meatballs are in the oven, in a medium pot over medium heat, combine 8 ounces pineapple tidbits, remaining pineapple juice, 1 cup sweet chili sauce, 1/4 cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce) and 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika. Stir until combined and bring to a boil.

6.Add in meatballs, stir to coat and reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes until sauce thickens into a glaze and meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160° F. Remove from heat and serve warm garnished with sliced reserved green onions. Enjoy as an appetizer or serve over rice!

Approximate nutritional values per serving:
187 Calories, 3g Fat (1g Saturated), 62mg Cholesterol, 390mg Sodium,
17g Carbohydrates, 0g Fiber, 12g Sugars, 17g Protein

*Recipe provided by National Pork Board