Sweet Sour Sausage Balls

l0vetw0c00k's Note:

Another Thelma treasure. It's hard to avoid standing over the chafing dish when these tasty meatballs are the centerpiece of the buffet. A very different alternative to the traditional ground beef cocktail meatballs. Your guests will rave over them.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 30

• 4 lbs bulk pork sausage
• 4 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs
• 3 cups catsup
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce

Directions:

1. Mix together sausage, eggs and bread crumbs.
2. Using the palms of your hands, shape into balls the size of small walnuts.
3. Saute in frying pan until browned on all sides.
4. Drain.
5. Combine catsup, brown sugar, vinegar and soy sauce in bowl.
6. Pour over sausage balls and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Serve hot in chafing dish with small container of decorative toothpicks for spearing.
8. Makes 150 cocktail sized balls.