Nancy Mary in Va in 9/25 newsletter was wanting Pineapple Meatballs. I have a friend that makes Pineapple Appetizer Meatballs, then I have another friend that makes what is she calls Hospitality Pineapple Meatballs and then I have had my recipe for years that I call Pineapple Meatballs. Both of my friends recipe I have had just a short time but they are TNT recipes and so is mine.

Hospitality Pineapple Meatballs
1, 8 oz., can pineapple tidbits, in only pineapple juice
3 slices white bread
1 lb. very lean ground beef
2 eggs
1 teaspoon onion salt
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup both broth, low sodium and fat
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoon catsup
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Drain pineapple, reserving ? cup juice; place pineapple on paper towels. Soak bread in water; squeeze out. Mix thoroughly with beef, eggs and onion salt. Shape into small balls, enclosing pineapple tidbits in each. Brown slowly in butter and olive oil, shaking pan to keep balls round and browning evenly. Drain off excess fat. Blend reserved pineapple juice with remaining ingredients; our over meatballs. Cook over moderate heat for about 10 minutes or until sauce boils and thickens slightly. Serve hot. Makes about 30 meatballs.

Pineapple Appetizer Meatballs
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 cup cracker crumbs
1 egg
? cup finely chopped onion
? cup milk
1/8 teaspoon sage
salt and pepper to taste
1, 15 oz., can pineapple chunks
1 cup catsup
? cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Combine meat with crumbs, egg, onion, milk, sage, salt and pepper. Let stand 1 hour. Shape into small balls. Broil 5 to 8 minutes or until well browned. Drain pineapple, reserving juice in saucepan.

Combine reserved juice with catsup, vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch and ginger. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add pineapple and meatballs; heat through. Serve with toothpicks. Make about 3? dozen meatballs.

Susie's Pineapple Meatballs
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2/3 cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon parsley
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons onion, chopped finely
2 tablespoons olive oil

Combine all ingredients and chill covered for 1 hour. Shape into small balls and brown in 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Drain. Prepare sour sauce that follows.

Sour Sauce
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup pineapple syrup
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1, 15 oz., pineapple chunks

Stir while bringing to a boil and until thickens slightly. Add pineapple chunks. Combine with meatballs and heat. Serve over rice. If meat is doubled, triple the sauce. This will make plenty for a second meal and may be frozen.

Everyone have a great day. Nancy and 4 legged associates take care, stay safe and cool. Enjoy your new place.
Susie Indy .

http://www.nancyskitchen.com