How to Make The Best Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're in the mood for a delicious and satisfying meal that's sure to please the whole family, then look no further than these incredible Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs. This dish combines the perfect blend of savory and tangy flavors, all packed into every juicy bite of these mouthwatering meatballs. Whether you're serving them as an appetizer at a party or as the main course for a weeknight dinner, these meatballs are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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Ingredients

  • 5 pounds bulk Italian sausage
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 2 bunches green onion, chopped
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 ½ cups fine dry bread crumbs
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 6 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • soy sauce to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 30 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place the sausage in a large bowl and mix in the chestnuts, green onion, 1/2 cup of soy sauce, eggs, garlic powder, and breadcrumbs. Roll the mixture into 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls and place on a broiler pan. Bake in the oven for 1 hour. When done, place the meatballs in a slow cooker.
  • While meatballs are cooking, prepare the sweet and sour sauce by stirring together the sugar and cornstarch in a large saucepan. Pour in vinegar, pineapple juice, ketchup, and soy sauce to taste. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until thickened. Pour sauce over meatballs, and keep warm in the slow cooker.
  • Nutrition

    288 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 1056mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 296mg