Best 7 Bbq Pork Balls Recipes

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Indulge in the savory delights of BBQ pork balls, a tantalizing appetizer or main course that will tantalize your taste buds. These succulent meatballs, crafted from a blend of ground pork, aromatic spices, and a touch of sweetness, are grilled to perfection and coated in a luscious BBQ sauce that adds a smoky, tangy flavor. Impress your guests with these easy-to-make pork balls, perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, or a cozy family dinner. Discover variations of this classic recipe, including a delightful Asian-inspired version with a sweet and sour sauce, a spicy rendition featuring a chipotle BBQ sauce, and a vegetarian alternative made with a mix of vegetables and beans. Experiment with different sauces and sides to create a unique and unforgettable dining experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PORK BARBECUE MEATBALL SANDWICHES



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Season pork meatballs with Chinese five-spice powder, and slather them with a barbecue sauce mixed with cherry preserves and mustard.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Four 7-inch-long soft hero rolls
1/2 cup milk
1 1/4 pounds ground pork
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/3 cup cherry preserves
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeños plus1 to 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeño brine
2 cups baby arugula

Steps:

  • Adjust an oven rack to the top position and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  • Trim the ends of the hero rolls by about 1-inch. Pulse the ends in a food processor to make soft bread crumbs. Soak 3/4 cup of the bread crumbs in the milk in a large bowl (save any extra crumbs for another use), about 5 minutes. Gently mix the pork with the soaked bread crumbs, parsley, 2 teaspoons mustard, five-spice, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Form into 16 meatballs, each about 1 1/2--inches in diameter.
  • Arrange the meatballs at least 1-inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until fully cooked through, about 20 minutes. Turn the oven to broil and cook until the meatballs are nicely browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Combine the barbecue sauce, cherry preserves, jalapeños, jalapeño brine, the remaining 1 teaspoon mustard and 1/2 cup water in a large skillet over medium heat. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and toss to coat.
  • Split the hero rolls. Put some meatballs in each, drizzle with extra sauce, and top with baby arugula.

VIETNAMESE BBQ PORK MEATBALLS (NEM NUONG)



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Yield about 25 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds lean pork meat, such as loin, trimmed of any gristle or membranes and cut into small dice
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
3 tablespoons minced garlic
4 teaspoons sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons Vietnamese fish sauce (Nuoc Nam)
1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
5 tablespoons short-grain glutinous rice, such as sushi rice
4 ounces pork fat, cubed
Vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine the pork, shallots, garlic, sugar, fish sauce and pepper. Stir to combine well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight. Transfer to the freezer for 30 minutes, or until the mixture is partially frozen.
  • Place the rice in a small skillet and heat over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until rice is toasted, golden brown and fragrant. Transfer to a plate to cool. When cool, place rice in a coffee grinder and process to a fine powder. Measure 3 tablespoons of the powder and set aside. Save any remaining powder for another purpose or discard.
  • Transfer the partially frozen meat mixture to a food processor and process to a completely smooth but stiff paste. Add the pork fat to the processor and process until smooth or finely chopped. Add the roasted rice powder and pulse several times to combine the mixture. Do not over process or the mixture will become sticky.
  • Preheat a grill to medium-low.
  • Transfer the meat mixture to a small bowl. Lightly oil your hands. Divide meat mixture into heaping 1 1/2 tablespoonfuls and roll each into a smooth ball. Recoat your hands with oil, as necessary. Thread the meatballs onto the bamboo skewers, fitting as many as you can on each skewer.
  • Coat the grill lightly with oil and grill the skewered meatballs, turning occasionally, until cooked through, 20 to 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

BBQ PORK FOR SANDWICHES



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This is so easy and very tasty. Serve on buns with French fries or potato chips.

Provided by KMB233

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Pulled Pork

Time 4h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
3 pounds boneless pork ribs
1 (18 ounce) bottle barbeque sauce

Steps:

  • Pour can of beef broth into slow cooker, and add boneless pork ribs. Cook on High heat for 4 hours, or until meat shreds easily. Remove meat, and shred with two forks. It will seem that it's not working right away, but it will.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Transfer the shredded pork to a Dutch oven or iron skillet, and stir in barbeque sauce.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 82.9 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 30.2 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 623.2 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

BBQ PORK BALLS



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When a prominent bourbon company called and asked if we would develop a meatball for them, we were all over it-we had wanted to run a BBQ meatball on the menu since the Shop opened. All that was needed was a Lower East Side (L.E.S.) barbecue sauce, which, when mixed with some sautéed onions and freshly ground pork, became the official recipe for the Shop's BBQ balls. So the next time you want some quick 'cue, instead of slaving over the grill, you can prepare these balls ahead and spend some QT with your guests.

Yield Makes about 2 dozen 1 1/2-inch meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
2 pounds ground pork
1 cup L.E.S. Barbecue Sauce (page 61)
2 large eggs
3/4 cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the olive oil into a 9 × 13-inch baking dish and use your hand to evenly coat the entire surface. Set aside.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are soft and well browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate and let cool in the refrigerator.
  • When the onions have cooled, combine them with the ground pork, barbecue sauce, eggs, bread crumbs, and salt in a large mixing bowl and mix by hand until thoroughly incorporated.
  • Roll the mixture into round, golf ball-size meatballs (about 1 1/2 inches), making sure to pack the meat firmly. Place the balls in the prepared baking dish, being careful to line them up snugly and in even rows vertically and horizontally to form a grid. The meatballs should be touching one another.
  • Roast for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are firm and cooked through. A meat thermometer inserted into the center of a meatball should read 165°F.
  • Allow the meatballs to cool for 5 minutes in the baking dish before serving.

PORK MEATBALLS



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This recipe is one of my favorites. My mom used to make the moist, flavorful meatballs often, and they were part of our traditional dinner on Shrove Tuesday, served with homemade gnocchi. -Joan Newberry, Indiana, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg, lightly beaten
1 slice bread, crumbled
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound ground pork
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into ten 2-in. balls. , In a saucepan, bring broth to a boil. Place meatballs in the broth. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Turn the meatballs; cook 15 minutes long or until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 33g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 235mg cholesterol, Sodium 1731mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 43g protein.

SWEET BARBECUE MEATBALLS



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The sweet, thick barbecue sauce clings to large tasty meatballs. This recipe is one of my favorites to take to potlucks or to serve as a meal after harvest. -Gwen Goss, Garden City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 egg
1/3 cup evaporated milk
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1-1/2 pounds ground pork
1 cup ketchup
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Drain on paper towels. Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, liquid smoke if desired and lemon juice; cook and stir until brown sugar is dissolved. Pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 866mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

BBQ PORK SAUSAGE BALLS WITH SAUCE AND DIP



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Make and share this BBQ Pork Sausage Balls With Sauce and Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tonkcats

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb pork sausage
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/3 cup dry cracker crumb
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 cup sour cream
1/3-1/2 cup horseradish, drained
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Mix sausage ball ingredients well.
  • Roll into balls about 1-inch in diameter.
  • Brown on all sides.
  • Pour off grease.
  • Mix sauce ingredients; ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar and soy sauce well.
  • Pour mixture over sausage balls. Turn to cover well.
  • Simmer for about 30 minutes.
  • Mix all Tangy Sour Cream Dip ingredients well.
  • Spear toothpick into hot sausage ball, then dip into tangy sour cream dip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2574.2, Fat 187, SaturatedFat 73.7, Cholesterol 647.9, Sodium 7351.8, Carbohydrate 132.2, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 74.5, Protein 93.1

Tips:

  • Use ground pork with a higher fat content (80/20 or 85/15) for more flavorful and juicy meatballs.
  • Add some bread crumbs or crackers to the meatball mixture to help absorb excess moisture and bind the ingredients together.
  • Season the meatball mixture generously with your favorite seasonings, such as garlic, onion, paprika, and cumin.
  • Chill the meatball mixture for at least 30 minutes before forming the meatballs. This will help them hold their shape better on the grill.
  • Form the meatballs into 1-inch balls and place them on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Cook the meatballs over medium heat on a preheated grill, turning them occasionally, until they are cooked through and slightly charred.
  • Baste the meatballs with your favorite BBQ sauce during the last few minutes of cooking.
  • Serve the meatballs hot with additional BBQ sauce, your favorite sides, and enjoy!

Conclusion:

These BBQ pork balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and juicy dish that will be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for something new to grill, give these BBQ pork balls a try. You won't be disappointed!

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