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The Best Sweet and Sour Meatballs

By: Maureen E.  
"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."

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What to Drink?

Wine Zinfandel
Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 30 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds bulk Italian sausage
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained and chopped
  • 2 bunches green onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 1/2 cups fine dry bread crumbs
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  • Sweet and Sour Sauce
  • 1 1/4 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 279 | Total Fat: 14.5g | Cholesterol: 62mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2006 by Maureen E. 
This is my recipe, so I didn't wat to rate it but I had to in order to post this comment. I... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2007 by MSROOTZ 
OMG! Did I read that right...2 cups of vinegar??? The only way to make this edible was to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2007 by Honey 
We add some diced pineapple and diced green pepper to the sauce MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2007 by regina85345 
This was really good. My husband is really picky and he said they were good...I would... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2009 by Jessica 
Big hit EVERY TIME MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2008 by Sonya 
I used crushed pineapple juice. Kids liked it but I was not impressed. MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2008 by ROSENE80 
Very good recipe! Very sweet, but I like that. Will make again, as my hubby loved it too. MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2007 by Sofia J. 
We made these for my parent's 50th anniversary party and everyone raved. Will make these again... MORE

 
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