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title: Firecracker Pork Patty Subs
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/firecracker-pork-patty-subs-63613143c59a66de4408d167
servings: 2
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 35 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens: [Soy, Wheat, Eggs, Milk, Fish]
tags: [New, Asian-Inspired, Quick]
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 529
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the tasty Asian-inspired flavors, especially the firecracker sauce and ponzu cucumbers
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and easy to make, though some noted multiple steps
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/firecracker-pork-patty-subs.avif"
---
Adjust oven rack to top position and preheat to 450 degrees F. Wash and dry produce. Cut @sweet potatoes{2%pieces} into ½-inch-thick wedges. Thinly slice @mini cucumber{1%piece} on a diagonal. Trim and thinly slice @scallions{4%pieces}, separating whites from greens; mince whites. Peel and mince @ginger{1%piece}.

Line a #baking sheet{} with @aluminum foil{1%sheet}. Toss sweet potatoes with a drizzle of @cooking oil{2%tbsp}, half the @soy sauce{2%tbsp}, and @black pepper{to taste}. Roast on top rack until browned and tender ~{20%minutes}.

Meanwhile, in a #large bowl{}, combine @mayonnaise{3%tbsp}, @sour cream{3%tbsp}, @honey{1%tbsp}, half the @ponzu sauce{2%tbsp}, and @sriracha{1%tsp} to taste. Set sauce aside. In a #medium bowl{}, combine cucumber, remaining ponzu sauce, @sugar{¼%tsp}, and a pinch of @salt{1%tsp} and black pepper.

In a second #large bowl{}, combine @ground pork{12%oz}, @panko breadcrumbs{½%cup}, scallion whites, ginger, remaining soy sauce, salt (we used ¾ tsp), and pepper. Form into 8 1-inch meatballs. TIP: Rub hands with a little oil first to prevent sticking.

Heat remaining cooking oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; gently press down with a spatula to make ½-inch-thick patties. Cook until browned and cooked through ~{3%minutes} per side. Carefully add patties to bowl with sauce; toss to coat.

Halve @demi-baguette{2%pieces} lengthwise, stopping before you get all the way through. Toast until golden. Divide toasted baguettes and sweet potato wedges between plates. Fill baguettes with patties; top with as much sauce and cucumber as you like. Sprinkle with scallion greens and close sandwiches. Serve with any remaining cucumber on the side and any remaining sauce for dipping.