MEATBALLS IN CHERRY SAUCE APPETIZERS

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Make and share this Meatballs in Cherry Sauce Appetizers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories Pork

Time 45m

Yield 3 doz

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 lb ground lean pork
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 tablespoons minced onions
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 cup finely chopped water chestnut
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 lb pitted dark sweet cherry, from a can
1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons vinegar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Steps:

FOR THE MEATBALLS: Prepare sauce and set aside.
Mix meat ingredients well and shape into 3 dozen small balls. Brown slowly in skillet without added fat. Drain well, add to sauce and simmer gently about 10 minutes. Serve hot with cocktail picks.
FOR THE CHERRY SAUCE: Drain cherries from a 1 pound can or from a 1 pound jar and put syrup in large saucepan. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Cut cherries in half and add to mixture. Cook, stirring, until clear and slightly thickened.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.2, Fat 34.6, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 180.8, Sodium 1448.4, Carbohydrate 45.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 32.6, Protein 31.4