Mary in VA requested a pineapple meatball recipe in the 8/25/08 letter - this is a yummy recipe for Appetizer Meatballs and makes about 4 doz. The recipe can be varied to use all ground beef but we like the 1/2 and 1/2 of ground beef and sausage.

Appetizer Meatballs

1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple
1 egg
1/4 c. dry bread crumbs
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 lb. bulk pork sausage
1/2 lb. ground beef

GLAZE:
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. ketchup
1/4 c. white vinegar
1/4 c. water
2 Tbsp. Dijon-mayonnaise blend

Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Place pineapple and 2 tablespoons juice in a large bowl (set the remaining juice aside for glaze). Add egg, bread crumbs and pepper to pineapple. Stir in sausage and beef. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 450? for 12-15 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, combine glaze ingredients and reserved pineapple juice. Add meatballs. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.
Yield: 4 dozen.
Cris in NC

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