Pork Meatballs With Pineapple Chipotle Salsa

An easy meatball recipe using Italian bulk sausage. Adapted from "Everyday with Rachael Ray," August 2009.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 lbs  italian bulk sausage
• 2  green onions, chopped fine
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1⁄2 cups long grain rice
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 4  slices  canned pineapple, chopped fine
• 1⁄2 cup  pineapple  liquid
• 1⁄4 chipotle chile in adobo, minced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2  tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine sausage and half of the green onions; season with salt and pepper; shape into 16 meatballs.
2. Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
3. Stir in rice, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Stir in sesame seeds.
5. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
6. Cook meatballs about 15 minutes, turning so they brown evenly.
7. In a small saucepan, combine pineapple, juice, chipotle, and cumin; cook over medium heat until sauce is reduce by half, about 10 minutes.
8. Serve meatballs over rice, pour sauce over meatballs; garnish with cilantro and remaining green onions.