Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs with Pineapple
You'll love the perfect balance of savory and tangy with Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs with Pineapple! Quick, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights or a fun family dinner—this takeout favorite is now a homemade delight!
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 573kcal
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound Ground pork
- 1 large Egg
- ½ cup Onion minced
- 2 tablespoon All-purpose Flour
- chopped green onion optional
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoon Oil
Sweet and Sour Sauce
- ½ cup Pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoon Vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch make a slurry by dissolving in 3 tablespoon water
- 3 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon Ketchup
- ½ cup Onion chopped
- ½ cup carrots chopped
- ½ cup red and green bell pepper chopped
- ½ cup Pineapple chunks chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Make the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix ground pork, egg, onion, flour, salt, and pepper until well combined. Shape the mixture into small meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the meatballs until they’re golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Add pineapple juice, vinegar, brown sugar, salt, ketchup, and pepper. Bring to a simmer. In the same skillet, add onions, carrots, and bell peppers. Sauté until slightly softened.
- Thicken the Sauce: Dissolve cornstarch in water and slowly pour it into the sauce, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.
- Combine: Add the cooked meatballs and pineapple chunks to the sauce. Stir well until everything is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve: Enjoy hot over steamed rice, or as is for a delicious snack!
Nutrition
Calories: 573kcal | Carbohydrates: 115.2g | Protein: 9.5g | Fat: 8.4g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 517mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 71.8g | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 2mg
