Description
These Sticky Korean BBQ Meatballs with Gochujang Glaze are juicy, spicy-sweet, and perfect for quick weeknight dinners or flavorful appetizers. Featuring ground pork, gochujang, and a sticky glaze, they’re a must-try for fans of bold Korean-inspired recipes.
Ingredients
450g ground pork
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons gochujang
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Chopped cilantro or green onion, for garnish
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix together ground pork, garlic, green onions, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, panko, egg, salt, and pepper until just combined.
2. Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes, or pan-fry until golden and fully cooked.
4. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, whisk together gochujang, brown sugar, rice vinegar, honey, and 1 tablespoon water. Simmer over medium heat.
5. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water to make a slurry, then stir into the simmering sauce. Cook until thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
6. Toss the cooked meatballs in the glaze until fully coated.
7. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onion or cilantro.
8. Serve hot over rice, in lettuce wraps, or with your favorite sides.
Notes
These meatballs are great for meal prep—store extras in the fridge for up to 4 days.
You can swap ground pork with ground chicken, turkey, or beef.
Adjust the gochujang to your heat tolerance: mild for a little kick, or bold for a fiery finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baked or Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 4–5 meatballs)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg