Honey Garlic Pork Meatballs
with Hoisin Veg Noodles and Toasted Sesame Seeds
- Cereals containing gluten
- Egg
- Soya
- Sesame
- Celery
- May contain traces of allergens
- Nuts
- Peanut
These Honey Garlic Pork Meatballs are a crowd pleaser and is one to get the family round the dinner table for. Super simple to make, and easily customised to suit the kids too.
Ingredients
2
Garlic Clove
15
Honey
10
Panko Breadcrumbs
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten)
240
British Pork Mince
1
Green Pepper
(May be present: Celery)
1
Onion
2
Egg Noodle Nest
(Contains: Egg, Cereals containing gluten)
96
Hoisin Sauce
(Contains: Soya)
15
Soy Sauce
(Contains: Cereals containing gluten, Soya)
5
Roasted White Sesame Seeds
(Contains: Sesame May be present: Nuts, Peanut)
15
Rice Vinegar
Not included in your delivery
1
Water for the Breadcrumbs
¼
Salt for the Meatballs
50
Water for the Sauce
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).
In a large bowl, combine half the garlic, honey, breadcrumbs, salt and water for the breadcrumbs (see pantry for both amounts), then add the pork mince. TIP: If your honey has hardened, pop it in a bowl of hot water for 1 min. Season with pepper and mix together with your hands.
Roll into evenly-sized balls, 5 per person. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.
Pop the meatballs onto a large baking tray. When the oven is hot, bake on the top shelf until browned on the outside and cooked through, 12-15 mins. IMPORTANT: The meatballs are cooked when no longer pink in the middle.
Once cooked, remove from the oven and set aside.
Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with 1/4 tsp salt for the noodles.
Halve the green pepper and discard the core and seeds. Chop into 3cm chunks.
Halve and peel the onion, then cut each half into 3 wedges.
When boiling, add the noodles to the water and cook until tender, 4 mins. Once cooked, drain in a sieve and run under cold water to stop them sticking together.
Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
Once hot, add the pepper chunks and onion, season with salt and pepper and fry until softened, 4-5 mins.
Put the hoisin sauce and soy sauce in a small bowl. Add the water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) and mix together.
Stir the remaining garlic into the veg pan and cook for 1 minute, then add the noodles, cooked meatballs and hoisin sauce.
Mix well to combine and cook until everything's piping hot and the sauce has thickened to coat the noodles. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Add a splash of water if you feel it needs it.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in a splash of the rice vinegar. Taste and add more vinegar, salt and pepper if you feel it needs it.
Share the noodles and meatballs between your serving bowls and sprinkle over the sesame seeds.
Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Aug 2026- Flavour: The honey-and-garlic meatballs are a highlight, with the sweet-and-savoury balance winning plenty of praise. Some find the hoisin sauce overpowering, so consider using a little less if you prefer a lighter finish.
- Ease of prep: Most find this a quick and straightforward cook; do allow a little extra time for rolling the meatballs, as it can take longer than expected.
- Suggestions: Lightly oil the baking tray before adding the meatballs to prevent sticking, and add a splash of water if the sauce thickens too much and the noodles start to dry out. The air fryer works well for the meatballs at around 7 minutes, and adding extra veg such as mushrooms, broccoli, or mangetout is a popular way to bulk out the dish.
- Next-day meals: Leftovers reheat well in the microwave, though the dish is best enjoyed fresh as the noodles can become sticky on standing.
- Portions: Some felt the dish was filling enough as written, though a few suggested adding extra noodles or veg if cooking for hungrier appetites.
