Polynesian Meatballs

This is from a Taste of Home Magazine. Spring 2007 -Putting here for safe keeping- sounds good. Cooking times are estimates- Have not made yet.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 72

Ingredients

• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped onion
• 2⁄3 cup  crushed  saltine crackers
• 1  tablespoon season salt
• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef

• Sauce

• 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple tidbits
• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1⁄2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine the milk , onion, crackers and season salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. With wet hands, shape into 1 inch balls. In a large skillet over medium heat brown meatballs in small batches, turning often.
2. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Drain skillet.
3. Drain pineapple, reserving juice: set pineapple aside. Add enough water to juice to measure 1 cup. In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, pineapple juice mixture, vinegar,soy sauce, lemon juice and brown sugar until smooth. Add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add the meatballs. Reduce the heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the pineapple; heat through.