Sweet-Hot Sausage Meatballs

Yield:
12-14 servings

Ingredients:

  1. 2 cans (8 oz. each) water chestnuts, drained
  2. 1 lb. bulk pork sausage
  3. 1 lb. bulk hot pork sausage
  4. 1/4 cup cornstarch
  5. 1 cup maple syrup
  6. 2/3 cup cider or red wine vinegar
  7. 1/4 cup soy sauce
Directions:

In a blender or food processor, process water chestnuts until minced. Transfer to a bowl; add sausage. Mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place in ungreased 15x10x1 in baking pans.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 20-25 min. or until meat is no longer pink.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine cornstarch, syrup, vinegar and soy sauce; stir until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly.

Drain meatballs; add to sauce and heat through.


TDS 3