Sweet and Sour Meatballs with Pineapple Sauce
These Sweet and Sour Meatballs offer a delicious twist on traditional meatballs with a tangy sauce made from vinegar and brown sugar. Perfect for a family meal or potluck, this recipe blends sweet, sour, and savory flavors beautifully.
Equipment
- Crock-pot (slow cooker)
- Measuring cups
- spatula
- Mixing spoon
Ingredients
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 1 pound of sausage
- 1 cup of cracker crumbs
- ½ cup of cream
- 1 egg
- 1 small onion finely minced
- ⅛ teaspoon of salt
- ⅛ teaspoon of pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon of ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon of nutmeg
- For the Sauce:
- ½ cup of brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons of flour
- 2 teaspoons of dry mustard
- 1 cup of unsweetened pineapple juice
- ½ cup of vinegar
- 2 teaspoons of soy sauce
Instructions
- n a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, sausage, cracker crumbs, cream, egg, minced onion, salt, pepper, ginger, and nutmeg.
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Roll the mixture into meatballs.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs in batches.
- Once browned, set them aside.
- In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, flour, and dry mustard.
- Gradually stir in the pineapple juice, vinegar, and soy sauce, whisking continuously.
- Cook the sauce over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and becomes bubbly.
- Place the browned meatballs in a crock-pot (slow cooker) and pour the sweet and sour sauce over them.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 2-3 hours, or until the meatballs are heated through and the flavors have melded.
- Serve hot.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Pair with a fruity Riesling or a light, semi-dry white wine to balance the sweet and sour elements of the dish.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 480 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 22 g | Fat: 28 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 24 g | Salt: 800 mg
