Snack · 30 min · korean

Gochujang Glazed Meatballs

A Korean snack built around ground pork and gochujang — on the table in 30 minutes. At 300 calories and 22g protein per serving, it fits easily into a high-protein day. No specialty equipment and nothing hard to find at a regular grocery store.

Ingredients

• 12 oz Ground pork
• 2 tbsp Gochujang
• 1 tbsp Honey
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 Scallions
• 1 Egg

Steps

1. Heat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Beat the egg in a large bowl, then add the ground pork, half of the gochujang, the soy sauce, and the scallion whites. Mix gently with your hands just until combined. Beginner tip: overworking the meat makes tough, dense meatballs.
3. Roll into 1-inch balls with damp hands and arrange on the baking sheet with space between them.
4. Bake 18 to 20 minutes, until cooked through and nicely browned.
5. Meanwhile, simmer the remaining gochujang with the honey and a splash of water in a small saucepan for 2 minutes, until syrupy.
6. Toss the hot meatballs in the glaze until every one shines.
7. Broil 2 minutes for caramelized edges, shower with the scallion greens, and serve hot with toothpicks.

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