If you're looking for a finger-licking appetizer or main course, look no further! BBQ pork balls are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with a combination of ground pork, spices, and mouthwatering barbecue sauce, these tender and flavorful meatballs are sure to be a hit at your next potluck, party, or family dinner. And the best part? They're incredibly easy to make! With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a crowd-pleasing dish that will leave everyone asking for more. So, get ready to satisfy your taste buds with these tantalizing BBQ pork balls!
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VIETNAMESE BBQ PORK MEATBALLS (NEM NUONG)
Steps:
- In a small bowl combine the pork, shallots, garlic, sugar, fish sauce and pepper. Stir to combine well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight. Transfer to the freezer for 30 minutes, or until the mixture is partially frozen.
- Place the rice in a small skillet and heat over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until rice is toasted, golden brown and fragrant. Transfer to a plate to cool. When cool, place rice in a coffee grinder and process to a fine powder. Measure 3 tablespoons of the powder and set aside. Save any remaining powder for another purpose or discard.
- Transfer the partially frozen meat mixture to a food processor and process to a completely smooth but stiff paste. Add the pork fat to the processor and process until smooth or finely chopped. Add the roasted rice powder and pulse several times to combine the mixture. Do not over process or the mixture will become sticky.
- Preheat a grill to medium-low.
- Transfer the meat mixture to a small bowl. Lightly oil your hands. Divide meat mixture into heaping 1 1/2 tablespoonfuls and roll each into a smooth ball. Recoat your hands with oil, as necessary. Thread the meatballs onto the bamboo skewers, fitting as many as you can on each skewer.
- Coat the grill lightly with oil and grill the skewered meatballs, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
PORK BARBECUE MEATBALL SANDWICHES
Season pork meatballs with Chinese five-spice powder, and slather them with a barbecue sauce mixed with cherry preserves and mustard.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Adjust an oven rack to the top position and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
- Trim the ends of the hero rolls by about 1-inch. Pulse the ends in a food processor to make soft bread crumbs. Soak 3/4 cup of the bread crumbs in the milk in a large bowl (save any extra crumbs for another use), about 5 minutes. Gently mix the pork with the soaked bread crumbs, parsley, 2 teaspoons mustard, five-spice, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Form into 16 meatballs, each about 1 1/2--inches in diameter.
- Arrange the meatballs at least 1-inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until fully cooked through, about 20 minutes. Turn the oven to broil and cook until the meatballs are nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Combine the barbecue sauce, cherry preserves, jalapeños, jalapeño brine, the remaining 1 teaspoon mustard and 1/2 cup water in a large skillet over medium heat. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and toss to coat.
- Split the hero rolls. Put some meatballs in each, drizzle with extra sauce, and top with baby arugula.
PORK MEATBALLS
This recipe is one of my favorites. My mom used to make the moist, flavorful meatballs often, and they were part of our traditional dinner on Shrove Tuesday, served with homemade gnocchi. -Joan Newberry, Indiana, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into ten 2-in. balls. , In a saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Place meatballs in the broth. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn the meatballs; cook 15 minutes long or until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 33g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 235mg cholesterol, Sodium 1731mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 43g protein.
BBQ PORK FOR SANDWICHES
This is so easy and very tasty. Serve on buns with French fries or potato chips.
Provided by KMB233
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Pulled Pork
Time 4h45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Pour can of beef broth into slow cooker, and add boneless pork ribs. Cook on High heat for 4 hours, or until meat shreds easily. Remove meat, and shred with two forks. It will seem that it's not working right away, but it will.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Transfer the shredded pork to a Dutch oven or iron skillet, and stir in barbeque sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 82.9 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 623.2 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
BBQ PORK BALLS
When a prominent bourbon company called and asked if we would develop a meatball for them, we were all over it-we had wanted to run a BBQ meatball on the menu since the Shop opened. All that was needed was a Lower East Side (L.E.S.) barbecue sauce, which, when mixed with some sautéed onions and freshly ground pork, became the official recipe for the Shop's BBQ balls. So the next time you want some quick 'cue, instead of slaving over the grill, you can prepare these balls ahead and spend some QT with your guests.
Yield Makes about 2 dozen 1 1/2-inch meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the olive oil into a 9 × 13-inch baking dish and use your hand to evenly coat the entire surface. Set aside.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are soft and well browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool in the refrigerator.
- When the onions have cooled, combine them with the ground pork, barbecue sauce, eggs, bread crumbs, and salt in a large mixing bowl and mix by hand until thoroughly incorporated.
- Roll the mixture into round, golf ball-size meatballs (about 1 1/2 inches), making sure to pack the meat firmly. Place the balls in the prepared baking dish, being careful to line them up snugly and in even rows vertically and horizontally to form a grid. The meatballs should be touching one another.
- Roast for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are firm and cooked through. A meat thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read 165°F.
- Allow the meatballs to cool for 5 minutes in the baking dish before serving.
BBQ PORK SAUSAGE BALLS WITH SAUCE AND DIP
Make and share this BBQ Pork Sausage Balls With Sauce and Dip recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tonkcats
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mix sausage ball ingredients well.
- Roll into balls about 1-inch in diameter.
- Brown on all sides.
- Pour off grease.
- Mix sauce ingredients; ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar and soy sauce well.
- Pour mixture over sausage balls. Turn to cover well.
- Simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Mix all Tangy Sour Cream Dip ingredients well.
- Spear toothpick into hot sausage ball, then dip into tangy sour cream dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2574.2, Fat 187, SaturatedFat 73.7, Cholesterol 647.9, Sodium 7351.8, Carbohydrate 132.2, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 74.5, Protein 93.1
TANGY PORK MEATBALLS
Yuletide buffet "grazers" stampede for these meatballs! The mouthwatering morsels go so fast, I often make several batches at once. Barbecue sauce adds a nice bite to the mildly seasoned ground pork.-Katie Koziolek, Hartland, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 7-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, onion and salt. Crumble pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into 3/4-in. balls. , Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add meatballs. Serve in a 5-qt. slow cooker or chafing dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 336mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right ground pork: Use a combination of ground pork shoulder and ground pork belly for the best flavor and texture. Look for ground pork that is fresh and has a good amount of fat content (at least 20%).
- Use a variety of seasonings: Don't be afraid to experiment with different seasonings to find the perfect combination for your taste. Some popular options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, cumin, and oregano.
- Don't overmix the pork: Overmixing the pork will make the meatballs tough. Mix the pork just until it is combined and then form it into balls.
- Cook the meatballs thoroughly: Make sure the meatballs are cooked all the way through before serving. The internal temperature of the meatballs should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce: BBQ sauce, sweet and sour sauce, or honey garlic sauce are all great options. You can also serve the meatballs on a bun with your favorite toppings.
Conclusion:
BBQ pork balls are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these tasty meatballs at home. So next time you're looking for something new and exciting to cook, give BBQ pork balls a try!
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