Soy-Free Savory Pork Balls

Meet your new weeknight favorite—Soy-Free Savory Pork Balls! These tender, flavor-packed bites are a delicious alternative to traditional meatball recipes, masterfully blending ground pork with the bold flavors of garlic, green onions, and a touch of spice from cayenne and paprika. Free from soy yet rich in umami, these pork balls are lightly seared in olive oil for a crisp exterior, then baked to perfection in a savory chicken stock bath that keeps them moist and bursting with flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, this versatile dish is perfect as a party appetizer or paired with veggies or rice for a hearty, wholesome meal. Whether you're catering to dietary needs or simply craving something delicious, this soy-free recipe is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground pork
• 50 grams Breadcrumbs
• 1 large Egg
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 100 milliliters Chicken stock

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped green onions, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Use your hands to mix the ingredients until they are thoroughly combined.

Step 3

Form the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. You should have approximately 16-20 pork balls.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pork balls and cook them in batches for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are browned. Transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Once all the pork balls are browned and placed on the baking sheet, pour the chicken stock over them.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the pork balls are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (72°C).

Step 7

Serve the savory pork balls hot, garnished with additional chopped green onions if desired. Enjoy them as an appetizer or pair them with a side of vegetables or rice for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(778.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2083.1

Total Fat 143.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.6g
Cholesterol 675.5mg	0%
Sodium 3625.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g	0%
Total Sugars 4.9g
Protein 147.2g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 232.8mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 229.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.6%

Protein: 28.5%

Carbs: 8.9%