Sweet & Sour Hawaiian Meatballs

"I really enjoy the sweet and sour flavor on a variety of foods (pineapple and green pepper just go together well esp. with vinegar and sugar). I have already submitted my sweet and sour pork chops, so here it is for the beef."
 
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Ready In:
55mins
Ingredients:
14
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Combine the first four ingredients, mix well, but lightly.
  • Shape into meatballs--about 36 (may be frozen at this point and thawed as needed).
  • Roll meat ball in flour and brown in the shortening.
  • Place in a casserole dish and cover with the sweet and sour sauce.
  • SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE.
  • Drain pineapple (set aside)- reserve juice.
  • Add water to the juice to make 1 cup liquid.
  • In a pot over medium heat, blend cornstarch in the juice, then add vinegar, lemon juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce, cook until clear.
  • Add the pineapple, green pepper, and pimento.
  • Pour over the meatballs and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.

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Reviews

  1. Nice! My husband especially liked it, and even commented on how colorful it was! :) I used 20 oz can of pineapple and just used 1/2 cup juice and 1/2 cup water, but I think it would have been fine to use the full amount of juice from the can. I might like the green pepper cooked through a bit more and might saute it up next time and see how that is. I used the (10 oz jar) cherries and frozen meatballs like previous reviewers did. I might try pineapple tidbits next time. And I know this sounds crazy, but I might chop up some spam and throw it in next time for a bit of saltiness to counteract the sweet (Did you know Spam is very popular in Hawaii?). Thanks for the fun new recipe!
     
  2. This was a huge hit at our luau themed party. I will definately make it again.
     
  3. Pretty easy and delicious! Used frozen meatballs and used cherries instead of the pimentos. Gave it a sweetness that i loved! it was a big hit at my Luau Party.
     
  4. These were the hit of our luau, so wonderful- they were completely devoured. I also used frozen meatballs. Thanks!
     
  5. I took the easy way out on this recipe and used pre-made meatballs. I quadrupled the recipe for a party and was concerned about the amounts in the sweet and sour sauce - - but it turned out GREAT! I put the pre-made meatballs in a large pan with oil in a hot oven and shook the pan until the meatballs browned and then proceed with the rest of the recipe. I made this recipe the day before the party and then reheated in the oven and kept warm in a large chafing dish. This dish (if using pre-made meatballs) goes together so easily that next time I would prepare everything the day before, but not cook and reheat - -the peppers were a little too soft. I also used this sauce and mixed it with vegetarian meatballs for our vegetarian friends and heated it the same day. I loved the flavors and everyone at the party seemed to enjoyed this dish. I will be trying the meatball recipe next time around when I am making a smaller quantity. Thanks for posting this recipe - - I suspect I will be using it often!!
     
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  1. Pretty easy and delicious! Used frozen meatballs and used cherries instead of the pimentos. Gave it a sweetness that i loved! it was a big hit at my Luau Party.
     

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<p>I was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Have lived from Arkansas to Memphis to Maine to Minnesota to Texas to CA and now Illinois since I have been married. I have 4 children (3 grown daughters and 1 grown son) and 11 grandsons. The oldest turned 12 in Aug.'14 and the youngest was born Oct. 5, 2014. &nbsp;I taught elementary school (both public and private) for 16 years, then worked for 6 years as a principal for a private Christian school. I am now a Dyslexia Testing Specialist and Tutor in private practice and I love my work. The cookbook I have used most during my 37 years of marriage is the Better Homes and Garden New Cook Book (red and white checkered.) I still get it out frequently and several of its recipes have become regulars in my house.</p>
 
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