PINEAPPLE APPETIZER MEATBALLS

Pineapple Appetizer Meatballs image

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can DOLE® Crushed Pineapple (8 onces)
1 piece egg
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 pound ground pork sausage
1/2 pound ground beef
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons dijon mustard & mayonaise mixture

Steps:

1. Drain DOLE Crushed Pineapple, reserving juice. Place pineapple and 2 tablespoons juice in a large bowl (set the remaining juice aside for glaze). Add the egg, bread crumbs and pepper to pineapple. Crumble sausage and beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls.
2. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 450° for 12-15 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine glaze ingredients and reserved pineapple juice. Add meatballs. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.