glazed pineapple meatball appetizers

Name: Glazed Pineapple Meatball Appetizers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 24 small meatballs; 1 can(s) (14 ounces) pineapple slices, in natural juice; ## THE GLAZE; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) arrowroot powder; 1 cup(s) coconut sugar, or light brown sugar; 1/4 cup(s) cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon(s) tamari sauce; 2 teaspoon(s) worcestershire; - reserved juice from the sliced pineapple, about 1.5 cups

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Aug 3, 2016

I love these little bites, and so do most of my clients. I use my own homemade meatballs, and a “special” sauce to coat them. They’re easy to make, and can keep your guests happy, while waiting for the main course to arrive. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
24 small meatballs
1 can (14 ounces) pineapple slices, in natural juice
THE GLAZE
1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
1 cup coconut sugar, or light brown sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon tamari sauce
2 teaspoons worcestershire
- reserved juice from the sliced pineapple, about 1.5 cups

How To Make glazed pineapple meatball appetizers

Step 1

PREP WORK

Step 2

Chef’s Note: Here’s a link to my favorite meatball recipe: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/pork/delicious-beef-pork-meatballs.html?p=3
Step 3

Drain the juice from the can of sliced pineapple, and reserve.
Step 4

Cut up the pineapple into 1-inch (2.5cm) chunks, and reserve.
Step 5

THE GLAZE
Step 6

Gather your ingredients.
Step 7

Add all the ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat.
Step 8

Chef’s Note: If the amount of the pineapple juice doesn’t equal 1.5 cups, then add some water to make up the difference.
Step 9

Whisk until thoroughly combined.
Step 10

Allow the glaze to simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, about 10 – 12 minutes.
Step 11

Add the meatballs, and continue to simmer for an additional 5 – 7 minutes.
Step 12

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 13

Place a pineapple chunk on top, and hold together with a skewer, or toothpick.
Step 14

Serve while still nice and warm. Enjoy.
Step 15

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
Step 16

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