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Crockpot Asian Meatballs

And just like that, another year is almost over! As it turns out, my mother was on point when she told 13-year-old Amye not to wish her life away. I turned around, and a another whole year has flown by!

Do most of you celebrate New Year’s Eve in a big way? We never really have. We typically prefer to keep things relaxed and low-key on New Year’s Eve. We have camped in the past, which was always fun. Winter camping is my absolute favorite because there are no bugs! And, occasionally, we have friends over. But no matter where we are or how we celebrate, we never have a sit-down meal.

We will prepare appetizers and hors d’oeuvres for the evening. And after all of the Christmas cooking, the easier and quicker the recipe is, the better!

These Asian Meatballs could not be easier! Dump everything in the crockpot, set it for 2 hours, and wait. They are yummy, with the addicting flavor of soy sauce and ginger, with just a touch of sweet heat that you can customize to your taste! My grandson can clean a plate of these in no time! Adults will be thrilled to have these as well.

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Crockpot Asian Meatballs

Course Appetizer
Author Amye Melton

Equipment

  • crockpot

Ingredients

  • 1 (48-oz.) pkg. fully cooked homestyle frozen meatballs
  • 1 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • sriracha sauce optional, to taste
  • sliced green onion for garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Add meatballs to a crockpot.
  • In a bowl, mix hoisin, soy, honey, vinegar, garlic powder, ginger, brown sugar and sriracha. Pour over meatballs and mix.
  • Cook on LOW 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Check after 2 hours.

Notes

If you prefer a thicker sauce, you could thicken with cornstarch.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And just like that, another year is almost over! As it turns out, my mother was on point when she told 13-year-old Amye not to wish her life away. I turned around, and a another whole year has flown by!

Do most of you celebrate New Year’s Eve in a big way? We never really have. We typically prefer to keep things relaxed and low-key on New Year’s Eve. We have camped in the past, which was always fun. Winter camping is my absolute favorite because there are no bugs! And, occasionally, we have friends over. But no matter where we are or how we celebrate, we never have a sit-down meal.

We will prepare appetizers and hors d’oeuvres for the evening. And after all of the Christmas cooking, the easier and quicker the recipe is, the better!

These Asian Meatballs could not be easier! Dump everything in the crockpot, set it for 2 hours, and wait. They are yummy, with the addicting flavor of soy sauce and ginger, with just a touch of sweet heat that you can customize to your taste! My grandson can clean a plate of these in no time! Adults will also be just as thrilled to have these. 

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Crockpot Asian Meatballs

Course Appetizer
Author Amye Melton

Equipment

  • crockpot

Ingredients

  • 1 (48-oz.) pkg. fully cooked homestyle frozen meatballs
  • 1 cup hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • sriracha sauce optional, to taste
  • sliced green onion for garnish
  • sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  • Add meatballs to a crockpot.
  • In a bowl, mix hoisin, soy, honey, vinegar, garlic powder, ginger, brown sugar and sriracha. Pour over meatballs and mix.
  • Cook on LOW 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Check after 2 hours.

Notes

If you prefer a thicker sauce, you could thicken with cornstarch.  

One-Pan Pork Tenderloin with Green Beans and Potatoes

I am all about easy meals these days. If I can cook a whole meal in one pan, I am a happy camper! Frankly, my family likes it too because that means less clean-up for everyone.

One-Pan Pork Tenderloin with Green Beans and Potatoes is one of our favorite one-pan wonders! The fabulous herb butter takes this meal over the top.

A microplane grater is a great tool for the garlic in this recipe.  Also, a good meat thermometer is essential to guaranteeing that your meat is cooked correctly. We have been using an instant-read thermometer for years, and now we seldom cook meat without it. They have substantially dropped in price over the past few years. You can find a good quality instant-read thermometer for $20 or less.

One-Pan Pork Tenderloin with Green Beans and Potatoes
 
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Serves: 4-6
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Ingredients
  • 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp. minced fresh chives
  • 1 garlic clove, minced to paste
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 (1-lb.) pork tenderloins, trimmed
  • ¼ c. hoisin sauce
  • 1 lb. fresh green beans, ends trimmed
  • 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1½ lb. medium Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled and quartered
Instructions
  1. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 450℉. Combine butter, chives, garlic, ¼ tsp. salt, and ¼ tsp. pepper in a bowl; set aside. Pat pork dry with paper towels and season with pepper. Brush tenderloins all over with hoisin sauce.
  2. Toss green beans, 1 tbsp. oil, ¼ tsp. salt, and ¼ tsp. pepper together in a large bowl. Arrange green bean mixture crosswise down center of rimmed baking sheet, leaving room on both sides for potatoes. Toss potatoes, remaining 2 tbsp. oil, ¼ tsp. salt, and ¼ tsp. pepper together in now-empty bowl. Arrange potatoes, cut side down, on both sides of green beans.
  3. Lay tenderloins, side by side without touching, lengthwise on top of green beans. Roast until pork registers 140 degrees, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer tenderloins to carving board and dot each with 1 tbsp. reserved herb butter. Tent with aluminum foil and let rest while vegetables finish cooking.
  4. Gently stir vegetables on sheet to combine. Return sheet to oven and roast until vegetables are tender and golden brown, 5 to 10 minutes longer. Remove from oven, add remaining 2 tbsp. herb butter to sheet, and toss vegetables to coat. Transfer vegetables to platter. Cut pork into ½-inch thick slices and place over vegetables, pouring any accumulated juices over top. Serve.