Pork Meatballs With Pineapple Chipotle Salsa Recipes

PORK 'N PINEAPPLE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix ground beef with breadcrumbs, ground ginger, and egg until well blended. Shape meatballs; place on lightly greased cookie sheet and bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes.
• Place onion, bell peppers, in a large slow cooker. Add undrained pineapple chunks, soy sauce, barbecue sauce and the cooked meatballs.
• Cover slow cooker and place on HIGH setting for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours. Serve over hot rice or favorite noodles.

ASIAN-INSPIRED PORK MEATBALLS WITH PINEAPPLE IN THE SLOW COOKER

Steps:

• Combine ground pork, bread crumbs, egg, ginger, soy sauce, and garlic in a large bowl for the meatballs. Knead gently with your fingers to combine. Cover bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours for flavors to meld.
• Peel pineapple and cut into 3/4-inch rings. Core rings and cut each ring into 1-inch wedges (you should have about 1 1/2 cups). Add pineapples to a slow cooker.
• Roll pork mixture into 12 to 16 balls and place into the slow cooker.
• Combine water, teriyaki sauce, and soy sauce in a small bowl and pour over the meatballs. It is okay for the liquid to not completely cover the meatballs.
• Cover slow cooker and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours, or on High for 3 hours. Remove pineapple and pork balls with a slotted spoon to a bowl.
• Stir cornstarch into the sauce, whisking until well combined. Add pineapple and meatballs back into the slow cooker and cook until sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes more. Transfer mixture to a bowl and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.