Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar (dark or regular)
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 pounds ground pork
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
• 1/2 tablespoon paprika
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup panko
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion (roughly quartered)
• 1 red bell pepper (roughly chopped into 1" pieces)
• 1 cup diced pineapple

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 400F.

2. 2

   Add the cornstarch, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, chicken broth, pineapple juice, and ketchup to a mixing bowl and combine. Set aside.

3. 3

   To a large mixing bowl, add the ground pork, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, egg, panko breadcrumbs, and milk and gently combine. Do not over-mix.

4. 4

   Shape the meatballs and place them on a lined sheet pan, sprayed with non-stick.

5. 5

   Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meatballs has reached 160°F (71°C).

6. 6

   Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, heat the oil and add the onions and bell peppers. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the sauce to the skillet and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Then add the pineapple and allow the mixture to simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes or until the mixture has thickened to your liking.

8. 8

   Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and toss well to combine. Serve with your side of choice.