Korean Pork Meatballs

Match these delicious meatballs with light and fruity red wines.

Ingredients Directions

1 lb ground pork

3 green onions, minced

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp finely grated ginger

2 tbsp + 1/4 cup gochujang

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs

1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

2 tsp sesame seeds, to serve

2 tsp sesame oil

3 tbsp honey

2 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tsp soy sauce

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.

2. Mix pork, green onions, garlic, ginger, 2 tbsp gochujang, egg, panko, salt and pepper just until combined.

3. Roll into balls.

4. Bake on a parchment lined baking sheet until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.

5. Meanwhile, make the dipping sauce by combining the sesame seeds, sesame oil, honey, rice vinegar and soy sauce.

6. Garnish with additional sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.