The Best Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs

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This recipe has been a closely guarded family secret for over 20 years, we make them every Christmas and they're always a hit. I've decided they're too good not to share.

Submitted by Maureen Elenga
Published on June 18, 2020
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
30
Yield:
30 servings
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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

Sweet and Sour Sauce

  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar

  • 6 tablespoons cornstarch

  • 2 cups white vinegar

  • 1 cup pineapple juice

  • 1 cup ketchup

  • soy sauce to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 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.

  3. 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 Facts (per serving)

288 Calories
15g Fat
25g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 30
Calories 288
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 20%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 1056mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 13g 25%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 296mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.