Best Super Easy Sweet Sour Pork Meatballs Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

EASY SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS



Easy Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs image

The already prepared meatballs make this a very easy and quick supper. You can use your own homemade meatballs or store-bought if you're in a pinch. -Ruth Andrewson, Leavenworth, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked homestyle or Swedish meatballs, thawed
1 large green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/3 cup cold water
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Hot cooked rice, optional
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Set pineapple aside. Add enough water to juice if needed to measure 1 cup. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the meatballs, green pepper and juice mixture until heated through., In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, cold water, vinegar and soy sauce until smooth. Add brown sugar and reserved pineapple to the pan; stir in cornstarch mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. If desired, serve with rice and top with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

THE BEST SWEET AND SOUR PORK MEATBALLS



The Best Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs image

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.

Provided by Maureen Elenga

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 pounds bulk Italian sausage
2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts, drained and chopped
2 bunches green onion, chopped
½ cup soy sauce
3 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 ½ cups fine dry bread crumbs
1 ¼ cups white sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
2 cups white vinegar
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup ketchup
soy sauce to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 48.4 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1056.4 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

THE BEST SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS



The Best Sweet and Sour Meatballs image

An easy, delicious recipe made with ingredients you always have around the house! A definite winner! Wonderful served with rice!

Provided by KIMMY D

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 egg
¼ cup dry bread crumbs
1 onion, diced
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups water
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
3 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs and onion. Mix thoroughly and shape into golf ball-sized balls.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, gently brown the meatballs and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, flour, water, white vinegar and soy sauce. Mix thoroughly. Add meatballs and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.3 calories, Carbohydrate 67.1 g, Cholesterol 122.4 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 815 mg, Sugar 55.4 g

SUPER EASY SWEET & SOUR PORK MEATBALLS



Super Easy Sweet & Sour Pork Meatballs image

This was my sister's and I favorite recipe when we were little. We used to help mom make the meatballs. It is very fast and easy to make. you can freeze leftover portions for lunch at the office. You can easily double the recipe. Bon appetit!

Provided by Super Nana

Categories     Ham

Time 50m

Yield 24 meatballs, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

550 g ground ham
450 g ground pork (or veal for less fat)
2 cups breadcrumbs
1 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup vinegar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon dried mustard

Steps:

  • Mix ham, pork, bread crumbs, milk, eggs& salt Make 24 small meatballs, you can use a small ice cream spoon to make them even Place into a baking dish (9"x13") Prepare sauce by mixing brown sugar, vinegar, water and dried mustard.
  • Pour over meatballs.
  • Bake at 325F, 40 minutes Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 848.7, Fat 40.2, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 186, Sodium 1897.1, Carbohydrate 83.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 55.7, Protein 36.2

SWEET AND SOUR PORK MEATBALLS



Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs image

Make and share this Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Pork

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 egg
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
2 -3 cloves fresh minced garlic
1 large green onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons finely grated carrots
1 teaspoon fresh grated gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 lb ground pork
1 cup pineapple juice
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves fresh minced garlic
2 teaspoons fresh grated gingerroot

Steps:

  • For meatballs: In a large bowl, beat egg until frothy.
  • Stir in breadcrumbs, fresh garlic (if using) 2 tbsp green onions, carrot, gingerroot, salt and pepper; mix in the ground pork.
  • Roll pork mixture into 1-inch balls.
  • Bake on a foil-lined baking sheet, in a 375 degree F oven for about 15 minutes, or until meatballs are no longer pink inside.
  • For sweet and sour sauce: in a bowl, whisk together, pineapple juice, ketchup, vinegar, maple syrup and cornstarch; set aside.
  • In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic and fresh ginger, stirring often, for about 4 minutes.
  • Stir in pineapple juice mixture; bring to a light boil, reduce heat, simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened (about 5 minutes).
  • Add in the meatballs to coat.
  • Transfer to a baking dish.
  • Cover and bake in 350 degree F oven for 25 minutes stirring often.
  • Sprinkle with remaining green onions.
  • Note: these meatballs can be made ahead of time, and frozen until ready to use in this dish, just shape into balls and freeze on a cookie sheet.

Related Topics