Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe

If you plan on making this recipe, heed this advice: avoid using apple cider vinegar as a substitute for cider vinegar. It will significantly impact the taste of your sauce. I learned this the hard way after having to discard the sauce due to the unpleasant outcome. My house also smelled for days. When I made the recipe using regular vinegar instead, the result was fantastic. I believe that cider vinegar would elevate it even further.

I absolutely loved these as a Thanksgiving appetizer! They were a huge hit with everyone. I decided to make a triple batch, and they were devoured in no time. I experimented with using cider vinegar for one batch and white vinegar for another, and found that the white vinegar worked much better. Baking the meatballs at 350 for 20 minutes worked perfectly. For the sauce, I brought it to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduced it until it reached the desired thickness. The end result was fantastic.

I have prepared this dish multiple times already, and I can only give it 4 stars somewhat reluctantly because I made a few adjustments. I like to include peppers and onions in the sauce and then transfer everything to the slow cooker on low for a couple of hours to enhance the flavors. The guys in my household frequently ask for this dish. Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.

I tried a new recipe using rice vinegar and made a few tweaks by adding an extra half cup of brown sugar, 3 tablespoons of maple syrup, and garlic powder to the sauce. It was a hit with everyone when served over rice. Next time, I'll reduce the vinegar to a quarter cup.

Tried this recipe out tonight and it was fantastic! The sauce was amazing, just the right amount of flavor! Opted for Apple cider vinegar and it worked perfectly (despite some feedback about using cider vinegar instead). I went with my own meatball recipe and baked them in the oven for convenience. Will definitely be making this again!

I prepared delicious homemade meatballs for a party using a recipe that included diced onions, garlic, salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder, eggs, breadcrumbs, and ground beef. I rolled them into small balls and placed them in a crockpot. For the sauce, I mixed ketchup, grape jelly, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar, then poured it over the meatballs. I cooked them on high in the crockpot for 4 hours, and they were a big hit at the party.

The sauce is absolutely delicious! I decided to stick with my own meatball recipe, but followed the sauce ingredients to a tee, and it totally satisfied my cravings. Despite some advice against it, I opted to use apple cider vinegar, and it worked wonders – the end result was simply perfect.

I used slightly over 3/4 cup of brown sugar and included a tablespoon of diced ginger. The taste was absolutely delightful and the recipe was straightforward to follow.

After reading some hesitant reviews about using apple cider vinegar, I decided to mix half apple cider vinegar with half distilled white vinegar. I also swapped out half of the ketchup for Murphs Bloody Mary Mix. The result? Absolutely incredible.

I thoroughly enjoyed these meatballs and sauce and will definitely be making them again. I made a few modifications to the recipe to suit my taste. I substituted venison for beef and added 4 cloves of minced garlic, as well as a couple of pinches of Chinese 5 spice seasoning to the meatballs. In the sauce, I used garlic scape white vinegar instead of the recommended vinegar. I opted to fry the meatballs in lard and cooked them until they reached my desired thickness - without timing it. We paired the dish with buttered noodles and applesauce, and the whole family was pleased with the meal.

Great base sauce recipe! Don't forget to add orange zest - it really elevates the flavors. I made half the amount of sauce and it was plenty for 6 servings, with extra to drizzle over rice. I reduced the amount of brown sugar by a quarter and found it to be sweet enough (use half if making the full batch). The original sugar amount may make it overly sweet like candy. I also used a quarter of the apple cider vinegar, adjusting to taste (use half for the full recipe). Remember, it's easier to add more sweetness or acidity later on, so go easy at first. I made my own meatballs with a mix of Italian sausage and ground turkey, and sautéed onions and bell peppers. Overall, a tasty dish that's easily customizable to your preferences.

Used frozen Angus beef meatballs instead of making them from scratch, served over ramen noodles. Had to double the cornstarch to thicken the sauce. The sauce is delicious.

My adult children adore this recipe. I used ground pork and seasoned it with "garlic plus". We enjoyed it with rice for dinner.

This recipe is fantastic! I followed it exactly without making any changes and it turned out perfectly. I served it with white rice and a side salad and it was absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again.

Great taste and easy to prepare.

I absolutely loved this recipe! The flavors were fantastic, with a perfect balance of sweet and sour. I decided to use apple cider vinegar and it worked really well with the sauce. Unfortunately, I won't be making it again since my husband isn't a fan of sweet and sour dishes, but I would definitely recommend it to others.

I was hesitant about including onion, but it turned out to be delicious :)

I accidentally used slightly less brown sugar than the recipe called for, but the dish still turned out delicious.

My usual role is to prepare meals, but this time my wife took charge of making this recipe. She found it extremely simple to follow. The meatballs stayed perfectly intact, the sauce was delicious, and overall, this dish is one we'll be making again for sure!

Absolutely fantastic! I decided to add a touch more apple cider vinegar to bring out the tangy flavor that I adore. My husband is a huge fan of this recipe too!