Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Meatballs
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min.
YIELD: about 4 dozen.
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
Ingredients
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2 pounds bulk spicy pork sausage
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1 cup red wine vinegar
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1 cup ketchup
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
Directions
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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.
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2.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until sugar is dissolved.
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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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