General Tso’s Meatballs
Recipe by: @TheSaltyCooker
prep time
10 mins.cook time
15 mins.Ingredients
Meatballs:
1lb Ground Pork Niman Ranch
1 egg
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp fresh ground ginger
2 tsp minced garlic
3/4 cup panko (optional: Gluten-free)
1/8 cup of milk
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp chili paste
3 tbsp scallions, chopped fine
Sauce:
1 cup chicken stock
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1/4 tsp kosher salt
pinch of ground red pepper
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
5 tbsp soy sauce (Optional: Gluten-free)
Cooking Instructions
Meatballs:
- Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl (don't over mix, you want texture).
- Roll into 1 1/2" to 2" meatballs.
- Add a 1/8 cup of vegetable oil to a skillet and place over medium heat.
- Cook the meatballs on each side until golden brown (international temp should read 165).
- Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate.
Sauce:
- Add the cornstarch to the chicken stock, mix well.
- Place a stockpot over med/low heat. Add the chicken stock slurry, allow it to thicken some.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, stir until it thickens. Add in the meatballs to coat well.
*Optional Toppings: sesame seeds, scallions, and if you like really spicy add some Thai peppers to the sauce.
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