Smoked Spicy Korean-Style Gochujang Meatballs

dogoffo

I found this recipe on food52.com and it was a real crowd pleaser.  First time that I will be smoking them on the egg and really excite to do so since the egg makes everything taste better.

http://food52.com/recipes/21537-spicy-korean-style-gochujang-meatballs

 

Meatballs

3              green onions, very thinly sliced

2              garlic cloves, minced

1              egg, lightly beaten

1              pound ground beef (I used lean ground Angus)

1/2         cup panko breadcrumbs

2              tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)

1              tablespoon minced fresh ginger

1              teaspoon kosher salt

1/2         teaspoon ground white pepper

2              tablespoons canola oil, for pan-frying

Glaze

 

1/3         cup apricot preserves

2              tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)

1 1/2      tablespoons rice vinegar

1              tablespoon soy sauce

Garnishes: sliced green onion and toasted sesame seeds

 

Set the egg up for 350 degrees and indirect with apple chips.  I made the meatballs a little bigger than the recipe suggests  and that added about 15 minutes to the total cook time.

I didn't bother garnishing them this time.  Delish!

Hans61

looks awesome, thanks for sharing!

Botch

I've had a tub of gochujang sitting on my counter for far too long now; time to hit the grocery and start playing!  Thanks for the inspiration.  

WeberWho

You da man!

Legume

Damn, looks good!

pgprescott

Looks like an eggcellent eggfest dish. Nice! 

SmokeyPitt

Man those look amazing.  Nice balls! 

Griffin

Those look great. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

Fred19Flintstone

Gotta hit the grocery store for this!

bgebrent

Those look and sound fantastic!

theyolksonyou

Not sure why I torture myself like this. Currently fasting for bloodwork. I'm starving and those would really do well. 

caliking

Bookamrked, and consider this stolen!

We love Korean food, and I've been exploring how to cook some stuff in the last year or so. These look great!

bhedges1987

This I gotta try!

Dredger

Looks outstanding! Bookmarked and stolen here too.