CHINESE PORK BALLS

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Provided by Brookelynne26

Categories Pork

Time 2h

Yield 150 pork balls, 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 (5 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained and chopped
1 1/2 cups finely chopped scallions
3 lbs lean ground pork
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon soy sauce
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups bread, crumbs
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
cornstarch, for dusting
oil (for deep frying)
1 3/4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1 1/4 cups cider vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons finely chopped cystallized ginger
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 cup water

Steps:

Make the Pork Balls: Place water chestnuts, scallions, pork, salt, soy sauce, and eggs in a large bowl. Mix with hands. Add bread crumbs and ginger and mix well. Chill mixture for 1 hour.
Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in cornstarch.
Heat 2 inches of oil to 370 degrees in a deep skillet or large pot. Carefully drop balls into oil one at a time, a dozen per batch. Fry the balls for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Break one open to make sure it is cooked through; there should be no pink left. Drain on paper towels. Reheat oil between batches.
Prepare the Sauce: Place pineapple juice, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, broth, and ginger in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch with water and, using a whisk, stir into the boiling mixture. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Then reduce heat to very low.
Place pork balls in chafing dish and stir in enough sauce to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.9, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 33.8, Sodium 463.4, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 8.4, Protein 2.3