Sweet and Sour Pineapple Meatballs

"A delicious appetizer that can be made a day ahead and reheated just before serving. A touch of the tropics! Posted for ZWT3"
 
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photo by Samantha in Ut photo by Samantha in Ut
photo by Samantha in Ut
Ready In:
50mins
Ingredients:
19
Serves:
2-4
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ingredients

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directions

  • MAKE MEATBALLS:.
  • Prepare meatballs by combining all ingredients (except the butter) and mixing well. Form into small meatballs.
  • Fry the meatballs in butter a few at a time until browned and cooked through. Drain well, set aside.
  • MAKE SAUCE:.
  • Prepare sauce by heating oil in a skillet. Add salt, onion and red or green pepper and cook until tender but not browned. Drain oil.
  • Combine catsup and vinegar and stir into the onion & pepper mixture.
  • Make a paste with the cornstarch and reserved pineapple syrup. Add to the vegetable mixture and cook, stirring, 5 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir in pineapple chunks and sherry. Simmer 3 minutes then add the meatballs. Heat through.
  • Transfer to serving bowl. Garnish with chopped green onion and serve.

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  1. I loved the nutmeg in these and will make my meatballs like that for now on. The only change is I would add more breadcrumbs as the meatballs were too soft. I love the sauce and now I don't have to buy bottled! I will definately make again. Made for ZWT 5.
     
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