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Thursday, February 21, 2008

Meatball Recipe Men Love

These meatballs go to every pot-luck, party gathering I attend by request. Birthdays, holidays, super-bowl, final four, office parties, you name it!

I'm always asked to write this recipe down so others could duplicate. Never did, I always said, a little sweet offset with a little sour. If you make meatloaf, this is easy. Just make make your meatloaf recipe and roll into 2" balls and bake 350 degrees until brown. It's the sauce that makes these so good. Measurements are approximate, I don't measure. Be creative!

Meatballs: Combine all ingredients until firm:
2lbs ground chuck
1bl. ground pork,
2 eggs
1/2 c. milk
sage to taste (I use a lot)
salt, pepper,
breadcrumbs
garlic and onion optional.
Make 2" balls (I have a meatball scoop), bake 350 degrees or until brown. (approx. 25 min.)

Prepare sauce while meatballs are baking.

In large pot (dutch oven), medium heat,
2T. cornstarch, 1c. vinegar stirring until thickens, reduce heat to simmer, stir in
1c. white sugar, 1c. ketchup, 1/2 c. brown sugar, 2T. water, 1t. cinnamon, 1/4t. ginger, 1t. soy sauce. Stir often as not to burn.

Cut 1 bell pepper into 1-inch squares (approx 1c.)and drain small can of pineapple chuncks, set aside.

Gently combine cooked meatballs into simmering sauce, add drained pineapple and bell pepper.

Simmer in crock pot for hours, make the day before and refrigerate, or enjoy immediately!

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