SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS (ORIENTAL SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS)
This is one of my recipes I like to use for special occasions such as at my Christmas 'open house' and New Years Day buffet. It is a great addition to a buffet and is definitely a crowd pleaser at potlucks. I often prepare double batches of the meatballs, bake them in the oven, freeze on a cookie sheet and when frozen slip them into a plastic bag. This allows me to take out as many as I need for the meal I am preparing. Found this recipe hand written on a sheet of paper tucked in a cookbook picked up at a yard sale.
Provided by Gerry
Categories Meat
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In large mixing bowl combine and mix: ground meat, sugar, black pepper, dry ginger, soy sauce, the tapioca or cornstarch, minced onion and(the water chestnuts if using).
- Knead above for at least two minutes to insure proper marination, form into even sized balls.
- Fry in oil and drain (I never fry my meatballs, I put them on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 for about twenty minutes or until done.).
- Meanwhile make the Sweet and Sour Sauce: in sauce pot on medium heat whisk together vinegar, sugar, tomato paste, the tapioca starch or cornstarch, the cup of water (or water/pineapple juice mix) Bring to boil stirring while cooking. (I find using a whisk to stir works very well).
- When mixture reaches boiling point add the meatballs and heat through.
- Add the carrots, peppers and pineapple chunks and cook until vegetables are 'just done'. Do not overcook.
- NOTE: This can be made ahead and refrigerated. It can then be quickly reheated in the microwave and kept hot in a Crockpot. This freezes well.
- I also find cooking the carrots separately and then adding, assures they don't get overcooked.
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Lerato Mokebe
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatballs didn't turn out as good as I hoped. They were a little bland.
Sami ye tady lej Samson
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Blue Beast3
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of meatballs, but these were really good. The sauce was especially tasty.
Laiba Ali
[email protected]This is my new go-to recipe for meatballs. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Pawan Rawat
[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.
Mattew Alvarez
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce didn't thicken up like it was supposed to.
Walter ikem
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Aniete Mac
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatballs didn't turn out as good as I hoped. They were a little bland.
Ed nice
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and they tasted delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Mick Watson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good. The sauce was especially tasty.
mohammad omar faisal
[email protected]I've never made meatballs before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out great!
Moyna Khan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were so flavorful and the sauce was amazing.
Tasfiyaislam Resmi
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out dry and tough.
Leilah Nabacwa
[email protected]These meatballs were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Winnie Tsoari
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!
Ryan Pope
[email protected]These were so good! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly.
Anne Chui
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make and the sauce is delicious.
Ccool Video
[email protected]These meatballs were a hit with my family! The sauce was perfectly sweet and sour, and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.