SAUCY SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS

Saucy Sweet and Sour Meatballs image

When I serve these saucy meatballs at our Christmas Eve celebration, I have to make four batches...and they always disappear!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield About 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
1 jar (10 ounces) sweet-and-sour sauce
1 cup pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons crushed saltines
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the chili sauce, sweet-and-sour sauce, pineapple and brown sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the egg, cracker crumbs, allspice and nutmeg. Crumble sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls., Broil meatballs 4-5 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, drain. Add green pepper and meatballs to sauce. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 762mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.