Mar 02, 2018, Updated Oct 04, 2023 I partnered with Tropicana Canada to bring you this recipe. I used Tropicana Pure Premium Orange Juice as the base for the sauce (it has nothing but the yummy juice of fresh oranges – only one ingredient). I made them recently for my book club (which I call “cook club” because I’m unapologetically there for the food – and company, of course – but not so much the literature) and everyone loved them. Hand-picked: Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing We had them again for dinner the next day and I’ve made them twice again since. It makes a large batch, big enough for a party, but the meatballs are equally wonderful at home on the dinner table (more on this later). Feel free to halve the recipe, but I recommend you make the whole thing and freeze leftovers. Future you will be very happy you did.
How to Make Sweet and Sour Meatballs
When it comes to making sweet and sour meatballs, there are two main camps: those who are die-hard crockpot/pressure cooker fans, and those who use the stovetop to heat their sticky sweet and sour sauce to perfection. I prefers the latter. Here’s how to make the most heavenly sweet and sour meatballs:
How to Make Sweet and Sour Meatballs Sauce
Using the direct heat of the stovetop really coaxes some beautifully rich flavours out of the onion, garlic and ginger. This makes for a sweet and sour sauce with more depth and full flavours than you’d achieve in the slow and low environment of a crockpot. Here’s how to make sticky, flavourful sweet and sour meatballs sauce:
What to Serve with Sweet and Sour Meatballs
For Entertaining
Planning to entertain a crowd with a spread of tempting appetizers? These delicious sweet and sour meatballs would be just stellar alongside any one of my favourite finger foods: Easy Sour Cream Spinach Dip Heavenly Hot Artichoke and Spinach Dip Baked Brie with Cranberry-Ginger Chutney Mini Mozzarella Sticks with Jalapeno Ranch
For Dinner
Throwing these sticky sweet and sour meatballs together for an easy weeknight meal? They are delicious served atop steamed rice, noodles or mashed potatoes with a side of veggies or crisp salad. However you choose to serve this recipe, I truly hope you enjoy! From my kitchen to yours.
