Shane's Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe

Name: Shane's Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound cooked and frozen meatballs, thawed; 2 (8-ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained, juice reserved; 1/2 cup Dijon mustard; 1 diced red or white onion; 1/2 cup chopped green onion; 6 cloves chopped garlic; Sweet and Sour Sauce, recipe follows; Coarse black pepper; 4 cups ketchup; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup white vinegar; Black pepper (about 2 tablespoons); 2 tablespoons pineapple juice

Servings: persons

1 pound cooked and frozen meatballs, thawed
2 (8-ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained, juice reserved
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1 diced red or white onion
1/2 cup chopped green onion
6 cloves chopped garlic
Sweet and Sour Sauce, recipe follows
Coarse black pepper
4 cups ketchup
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
Black pepper (about 2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons pineapple juice

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In deep non-greased baking pan, add the thawed meatballs.
3
Top the meatballs with the pineapple chunks.
4
In a medium bowl add the mustard, red and green onion, and garlic.
5
Mix well.
6
Top the meatballs and pineapple with the mustard sauce.
7
Add the Sweet and Sour Sauce and season with black pepper.
8
Bake for 30 minutes.
9
Remove from the oven; add the remaining pineapple juice, stir to combine, and place back in the oven for the remaining 30 minutes.
10
Serve while hot.
11
In a saucepot, mix all ingredients together.
12
Cook on high heat.
13
Keep your eye on it.
14
Do not walk away.
15
Cook for 2 minutes and stir.
16
After 3 to 4 minutes, take it off the heat and mix for 2 minutes.
17
Use it same day or keep in the refrigerator for about 2 to 3 weeks at the maximum.

522

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound cooked and frozen meatballs, thawed, 2 (8-ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained, juice reserved, 1/2 cup Dijon mustard, 1 diced red or white onion, and more.

Yes, Shane's Sweet and Sour Meatballs 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shane's Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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