Hawaiian Sweet Sour Sauce For Meatballs Recipes

HAWAIIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix together ground beef, ginger, garlic powder, and pepper until well combined. Form into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
• Saute meatballs in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove meatballs to a plate, reserving the pan drippings.
• While the meatballs are cooking, pour juice from the canned pineapple into a liquid measuring cup and add enough water to make 1 cup. Mix brown sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl.
• Add pineapple juice and brown sugar mixtures to the warm pan drippings. Add vinegar and soy sauce and bring to a boil. Cook until sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Add meatballs, pineapple chunks, and green pepper. Simmer until meatballs are no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes.

SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce and 2 cups of the pineapple juice. Bring to a boil.
• Make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch into the remaining 1/4 cup pineapple juice, whisking to get out all the lumps. Whisk the slurry into the skillet and add the All-Purpose Meatballs. Bring to a simmer and add the sriracha. Cover and cook until the sauce is thickened and the meatballs are heated through, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the pineapple chunks.
• Serve over steamed rice, garnished with green onions.
• To make the meatballs, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, cream, parsley, mustard, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Mix together well with your hands. Scoop out 1-tablespoon portions and roll them into balls with your hands. Place the meatballs onto parchment-lined baking sheets and put the baking sheets in the freezer for 5 to 10 minutes for the meatballs to firm up.
• To brown the meatballs, heat the olive oil in a heavy pot or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pot. Cook, turning the meatballs to make sure they brown all over, 5 to 7 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels.
• Freezer instructions: Put the cooked meatballs in a single layer on baking sheets and put into the freezer. When frozen, divide them into freezer bags, 25 per bag, and return them to the freezer. Yield: 125 meatballs.

HAWAIIAN SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Blend together beef, eggs, 1 t cornstarch, onion, pepper, nutmeg, salt, and garlic. Form into 1-inch balls. Heat oil in skillet; brown meatballs on all sides. In large saucepan add remaining cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar, water, and brown sugar to pineapple juice. Cook until thickened; stir constantly. Add meatballs, fruit, and peppers. Cook 5 minutes or until fruit is well heated.

HAWAIIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a 2-cup measuring cup; add enough water to measure 2 cups. In a small saucepan, mix brown sugar, cornstarch, vinegar and juice mixture until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened., In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine meatballs, peppers, drained pineapple and sauce. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meatballs are heated through and peppers are tender., Stir in cherries; cook, covered, on low 15-30 minutes longer or until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, serve with rice.

WAIKIKI MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, onion, egg, milk, ginger and salt. Shape mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls into meatballs.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place meatballs in skillet and cook until evenly brown, and meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
• In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, brown sugar, reserved pineapple juice, vinegar and soy sauce. Mix until smooth, then pour into the skillet with meatballs. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils, about 5 minutes. Stir in the green pepper and pineapple chunks. Heat through.

HAWAIIAN SWEET & SOUR SAUCE FOR MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in a large saucepan and heat slowly. Place balls into sauce and cook. You can simmer on top of stove or in a 300 degree oven or in a crock pot until meat is done.
• For a little extra touch, serve on a platter by placing a meatball in the center hole of pineapple rings. Pour sauce over top or serve on side.

HAWAIIAN SWEET-AND-SOUR MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Blend together beef, eggs, 1 t cornstarch, onion, pepper, nutmeg, salt, and garlic.
• Form into 1-inch balls.
• Heat oil in skillet; brown meatballs on all sides, or bake in oven until browned.
• In large saucepan add remaining cornstarch, soy sauce, vinegar, water, and brown sugar to pineapple juice.
• Cook until thickened; stir constantly.
• Add meatballs, fruit, and peppers.
• Cook 5 minutes or until fruit is well heated.
• For OAMC: make meatballs as directed and flash freeze. Transfer to a ziploc bag, label and put back into freezer. To serve prepare sauce as directed and add defrosted meatballs and heat through.

INSTANT POT SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS RECIPE

Steps:

• Place meatballs in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Top with the peppers, onions and undrained pineapple chunks.
• In a small bowl, mix together sweet and sour sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Pour on top of meatballs and vegetables.
• Place the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the knob to SEALING.
• Push the PRESSURE COOK or MANUAL button and set the timer for 7 minutes.
• When the timer is finished, turn the knob to VENTING to do a QUICK RELEASE of the pressure. Remove the lid and stir.
• Serve over rice as a main dish or serve with toothpicks for a yummy appetizer.