Pork Meatballs with Apricot Glaze

Perfect as either a main course or an appetizer, these simple pork meatballs are sweetened with bits of dried apricots and served in a delicious apricot glaze.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 581 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup water
• 1 cup apricot preserves
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced red onion
• 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste (Optional)
• 5 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped dried apricots

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Mix ground pork, apricots, onion, ginger, garlic, and salt together in a large bowl until well combined. Use a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to form into meatballs. Place on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are cooked through, about 15 to 17 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).

Step 4

Meanwhile, whisk apricot preserves, soy sauce, Dijon, brown sugar, sesame oil, Sriracha, and Worcestershire sauce together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until well combined. Cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.

Step 5

Stir cornstarch into water until dissolved, then add it to the saucepan. Cook, whisking constantly, until glaze thickens, 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 6

Add meatballs to the glaze. Toss to combine and simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 7

Serve warm, garnished with cilantro.