Ingredients
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1/2
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1/2
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1
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1/8 - 1/4
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1
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3
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2
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1
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1/4
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Directions
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., It was pretty tasty, I would make them again. I baked the meatballs rather than fried them, and they turned out well. I would add a little more ginger and a touch of salt to them in the future. Would definitely bring these to a party. Easy., I made this for a work potluck and everyone raved about it! I doubled the recipe but didn’t double the pineapple or bell peppers, and it turned out great. I made the meatballs the day before and froze them overnight. Made the sauce, but didn’t add the produce until the next day, when I put everything in a crockpot on low for about 2 hours. I left out the carrots they didn’t “go” to me and didn’t add the water chestnuts until I added the veggies. I also would, next time, MINCE the onion as fine as you can since dicing it left chunks too large for the meatballs. I also used turkey in place of the pork. But I had 5 requests for a copy of the recipe, so THANK YOU for providing it!
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Steps
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1
Done
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In Large Mixing Bowl Combine and Mix: Ground Meat, Sugar, Black Pepper, Dry Ginger, Soy Sauce, the Tapioca or Cornstarch, Minced Onion Andthe Water Chestnuts If Using. |
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2
Done
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Knead Above For at Least Two Minutes to Insure Proper Marination, Form Into Even Sized Balls. |
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3
Done
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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.. |
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4
Done
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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. |
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5
Done
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When Mixture Reaches Boiling Point Add the Meatballs and Heat Through. |
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6
Done
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Add the Carrots, Peppers and Pineapple Chunks and Cook Until Vegetables Are 'just Done'. Do not Overcook. |
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7
Done
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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. |
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8
Done
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I Also Find Cooking the Carrots Separately and Then Adding, Assures They Don't Get Overcooked. |
