Sweet And Sour Pork Meatballs Recipe

Name: Sweet And Sour Pork Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs; 2 -3 cloves fresh minced garlic; 1 large green onion, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons finely grated carrots; 1 teaspoon fresh grated gingerroot; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste); 1 lb ground pork; SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE; 1 cup pineapple juice; 1/3 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves fresh minced garlic; 2 teaspoons fresh grated gingerroot

Servings: persons

1 egg
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 -3 cloves fresh minced garlic
1 large green onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons finely grated carrots
1 teaspoon fresh grated gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 lb ground pork
SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
1 cup pineapple juice
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves fresh minced garlic
2 teaspoons fresh grated gingerroot

1
For meatballs: In a large bowl, beat egg until frothy.
2
Stir in breadcrumbs, fresh garlic (if using) 2 tbsp green onions, carrot, gingerroot, salt and pepper; mix in the ground pork.
3
Roll pork mixture into 1-inch balls.
4
Bake on a foil-lined baking sheet, in a 375 degree F oven for about 15 minutes, or until meatballs are no longer pink inside.
5
For sweet and sour sauce: in a bowl, whisk together, pineapple juice, ketchup, vinegar, maple syrup and cornstarch; set aside.
6
In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic and fresh ginger, stirring often, for about 4 minutes.
7
Stir in pineapple juice mixture; bring to a light boil, reduce heat, simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened (about 5 minutes).
8
Add in the meatballs to coat.
9
Transfer to a baking dish.
10
Cover and bake in 350 degree F oven for 25 minutes stirring often.
11
Sprinkle with remaining green onions.
12
Note: these meatballs can be made ahead of time, and frozen until ready to use in this dish, just shape into balls and freeze on a cookie sheet.

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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 egg, 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs, 2 -3 cloves fresh minced garlic, 1 large green onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Sweet And Sour Pork 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.

Sweet And Sour Pork Meatballs

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