For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sweet and sour sauce. If you don't have pineapple juice on hand, you can substitute with orange juice. These meatballs can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
The Best Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 30 mins
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SERVING30 People
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VIEWS39
These sweet and sour pork meatballs are an explosion of flavor, with juicy pork mingling with the tangy sweetness of a homemade sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, they're sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate25 g
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Cholesterol48 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein13 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium1056 mg
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Sugar13 g
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Fat15 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02
StepIn a large bowl, combine the sausage, water chestnuts, green onion, 1/2 cup of soy sauce, eggs, garlic powder, and breadcrumbs. Mix until well combined.
03
StepRoll the mixture into 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls and place on a broiler pan.
04
StepBake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Once cooked, transfer the meatballs to a slow cooker.
05
StepWhile the meatballs are baking, prepare the sweet and sour sauce. In a large saucepan, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch.
06
StepPour in the vinegar, pineapple juice, ketchup, and soy sauce (to taste).
07
StepBring the sauce to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until the sauce has thickened. (Approximately 15 minutes)
08
StepPour the sweet and sour sauce over the meatballs in the slow cooker. Keep warm until serving.
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Kelli Beer
May 2, 2025I added a little ginger to the sauce, and it gave it a nice zing.
Porter Torp
Mar 16, 2025These were a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved them.
Alvena Williamsondicki
Mar 3, 2025The water chestnuts add a great crunch!
Franco Bergnaum
Feb 24, 2025Freezing them worked great, I had a batch ready to go for a last minute potluck!
Zoila Toy
Jan 29, 2025I've made these meatballs several times now, and they always come out perfectly. The sauce is so flavorful!
Lorenza Heller
Dec 9, 2024My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured these meatballs!