Meatballs in Cherry Sauce Appetizers Recipe

Name: Meatballs in Cherry Sauce Appetizers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground lean pork; 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs; 1 egg; 2 tbsp. minced onion; 2 tbsp. milk; 1/4 cup finely chopped water chestnuts; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1/4 tsp. garlic salt; 1 tsp. Worcestershire; 1 can (1 lb.) dark sweet cherries; 1/4 cup orange juice; 3 tbsp. brown sugar; 3 tbsp. vinegar; 3 tbsp. lemon juice; 2 tbsp. soy sauce; 1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 tsp. grated orange rind; 1 tbsp. cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 lb. ground lean pork
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 egg
2 tbsp. minced onion
2 tbsp. milk
1/4 cup finely chopped water chestnuts
3/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. Worcestershire
1 can (1 lb.) dark sweet cherries
1/4 cup orange juice
3 tbsp. brown sugar
3 tbsp. vinegar
3 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. grated orange rind
1 tbsp. cornstarch

1
FOR THE MEATBALLS: Prepare sauce and set aside.
2
Mix meat ingredients well and shape into 3 dozen small balls.
3
Brown slowly in skillet without added fat.
4
Drain well, add to sauce and simmer gently about 10 minutes.
5
Serve hot with cocktail picks.
6
FOR THE CHERRY SAUCE: Drain cherries and put syrup in large saucepan.
7
Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
8
Cut cherries in half and add to mixture.
9
Cook, stirring, until clear and slightly thickened.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground lean pork, 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs, 1 egg, 2 tbsp. minced onion, and more.

Yes, Meatballs in Cherry Sauce Appetizers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Meatballs in Cherry Sauce Appetizers

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