Celebratory Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe

"We consider sweet and sour meatballs a treat and I can't count how many times I've made it for potlucks, games, celebrations, weekend and weeknight meals for the family. This recipe sounds fab - an upped version from the recipe I've been making throughout the years. Source: Chef Mei Lin"

Original is 8-10 servings

Metric US

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (326.6 g)
Calories 673
Total Fat - 27.5 g
Saturated Fat - 10.6 g
Cholesterol - 143.9 mg
Sodium - 1103.9 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 67.1 g
Dietary Fiber - 1.6 g
Sugars - 57.6 g
Protein - 38 g
Calcium - 273.5 mg
Iron - 4.7 mg
Vitamin C - 5.2 mg
Thiamin - 0.6 mg

Step by Step Method

Meatballs:

Step 1

In a bowl, add the Parmesan, milk, granulated garlic, granulated onion, brioche and egg together and mix until you have a homogeneous mixture. Add the beef, pork, chives, parsley, black pepper, white pepper and salt. Make sure it's thoroughly mixed, being careful not to overmix, which could make the meatballs tough.

Step 2

Using a 1/2-ounce ice cream scooper, portion the meatballs onto a parchment paper-lined sheet tray.

Step 3

Deep-fry the meatballs in 375 degree F oil to get an even deep crust, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 4

For the sweet and sour sauce: In a medium saucepan, add the oil and sweat out the onion and garlic until slightly softened, then add the brown sugar, black pepper, allspice and clove. Cook until caramelized, about 5 minutes, then deglaze with the rum. Cook the alcohol off.

Step 5

Add the ketchup, pineapple juice, molasses, mustard, cider vinegar, white vinegar, Calabrian chile, hot sauce and 2 cups water and simmer for 10 minutes. Let cool, then blend with an immersion blender. Season to taste. Combine the fried meatballs with the sauce and heat together until the meatballs are hot and cooked through.