Low Carb Savory Pork Balls
Satisfy your savory cravings with these irresistible Low Carb Savory Pork Balls—packed with flavor and perfectly suited for keto enthusiasts and low-carb dieters. This protein-rich recipe combines tender ground pork, nutty almond flour, and tangy parmesan cheese, balanced with aromatic notes of garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce. These bite-sized delights are first pan-seared to lock in their juicy texture, then baked to golden perfection, making them a healthier twist on classic meatballs. Ready in just 40 minutes, these pork balls are ideal as a crowd-pleasing appetizer served with your favorite dipping sauce or as a delicious main dish paired with roasted vegetables. Bursting with umami and low in carbs, they’re destined to become a mealtime favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground pork
- 50 grams almond flour
- 50 grams parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 15 ml soy sauce
- 2 medium scallions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, almond flour, parmesan cheese, and the egg.
Add minced garlic, soy sauce, chopped scallions, sea salt, black pepper, grated ginger, and sesame oil to the pork mixture.
Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Using your hands, shape the mixture into balls approximately the size of a golf ball. You should aim to make about 16-18 pork balls.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the pork balls in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Brown the meatballs on all sides for about 5 minutes.
Transfer the browned pork balls to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pork balls are cooked through and have reached an internal temperature of 70°C (160°F).
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm as an appetizer with your choice of dipping sauce or as a main dish with a side of low-carb vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2478 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 194.1 g | 249% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.7 g | 294% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 720 mg | 240% | |
| Sodium | 4184 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 168.4 g | 337% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 860 mg | 66% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 269 mg | 6% | |
*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.
