Description
Hawaiian meatballs are a delicious fusion of sweet and savory flavors, combining juicy ground pork with fresh pineapple and rich teriyaki sauce. Perfect for parties or family dinners, these tender bites will transport your taste buds to the islands with every mouthful. Easy to make and bursting with vibrant flavors, they’re sure to be a hit at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground pork, panko breadcrumbs, egg, green onions, and pineapple chunks until well mixed.
- Form the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, mix teriyaki sauce and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves.
- Bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drizzle with teriyaki sauce before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg