Ultimate Sweet-and-Sour Pork Meatballs
Ultimate Sweet-and-Sour Pork Meatballs balance a bright, tangy glaze with a gentle sweetness, coating tender meatballs studded with crunchy water chestnuts and fresh green onion. The pineapple-kissed sauce clings beautifully, offering bursts of sweet acidity against savory pork. Perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or a crowd-pleasing dinner, these make-ahead-friendly bites disappear fast.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves30
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ultimate Sweet-and-Sour Pork Meatballs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 36 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 2
- Heart Health
- 35
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Put the sausage in a large bowl and mix in the chestnuts, green onion, 1/2 cup of soy sauce, eggs, garlic powder, and breadcrumbs. Shape the mixture into 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls and set them on a broiler pan. Bake in the oven for 1 hour. When finished, transfer the meatballs to a slow cooker.
- 3
While the meatballs cook, make the sweet and sour sauce by stirring the sugar and cornstarch together in a large saucepan. Add the vinegar, pineapple juice, ketchup, and soy sauce to taste. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower the heat to low and simmer until thickened. Pour the sauce over the meatballs and keep warm in the slow cooker.
- Calories 291.09 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 15.22 g Good Source 30%
- Carbohydrate 23.58 g 9%
- Total Fat 14.7 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 4.97 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 74.18 mg High 25%
- Sodium 840.39 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 0.47 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 11.37 g --
- Added Sugars 2.08 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 20.81 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.68 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 43.03 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 34.9 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 1.62 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.1 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ultimate Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs is made with 12 ingredients and serves 30. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Cornstarch, Eggs, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 291.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ultimate Sweet-and-Sour Pork Meatballs made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Cornstarch, Eggs, Garlic Powder, Green Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ultimate Sweet-and-Sour Pork Meatballs?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 291.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ultimate Sweet-and-Sour Pork Meatballs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Ultimate Sweet-and-Sour Pork Meatballs healthy?
- Ultimate Sweet-and-Sour Pork Meatballs has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 291.09 calories and 15.22 g of protein, or 30% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 840.39 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.97 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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