Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Meatballs

Total Time
Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min.

Updated on Mar. 29, 2023

You'll usually find a batch of these meatballs in my freezer. The slightly sweet sauce nicely complements the spicy pork sausage. —Genie Brown, Roanoke, Virginia

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Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Meatballs

Prep Time 25 min
Cook Time 15 min
Yield about 4 dozen

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds bulk spicy pork sausage
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine sausage and egg. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain.
  2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Transfer meatballs to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the sauce and stir gently to coat. Cover and keep warm on low until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 meatball: 70 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

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