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Celebratory Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Here's how you make Celebratory Sweet and Sour Meatballs
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  • Servings: 8-10
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 8-10 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • Meatballs
  • 1 cup Parmesan, grated
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, granulated
  • 1 teaspoon onion, granulated
  • 2 slices brioche bread, torn into small pieces
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, shaved
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper, freshly ground
  • Kosher salt
  • Neutral oil, for frying
  • Sweet and Sour Sauce:
  • 4 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 1 small red onion, small dice
  • 6 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper, freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon clove, ground
  • 1/4 cup rum
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup yellow mustard
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Calabrian chile, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco
  • Kosher salt
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • 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.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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