pork party balls

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Sheri Mullins
Midland, TX

Another of my Mom's recipes. Great for appetizers.

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For pork party balls

  • 1 lb
    ground pork
  • 1 can
    water chestnuts, minced
  • 1/2 c
    green onions, minced
  • 1 tsp
    fresh or preserved ginger, minced
  • 3/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 1
    egg, slightly beaten
  • 1/2 c
    bread crumbs
  • cornstarch (enough to roll in)
  • 3 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
  • 1/2 c
    green pepper, cubed
  • 1/2 c
    red pepper, cubed
  • 2
    carrots, thinly sliced
  • 1 can
    pineapple, with juice
  • 1/4 c
    vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp
    soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    beef broth
  • 2 tsp
    fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    cornstarch
  • 1/3 c
    water

How To Make pork party balls

  • 1
    Combine pork, water chestnuts, onions, ginger, salt, soy sauce, egg and bread crumbs in large bowl; mix well.
  • 2
    Shape into 36 balls
  • 3
    Roll in cornstarch to coat lightly; shake off excess.
  • 4
    Brown in oil in large skillet; remove balls as they brown to a roasting pan; cover loosely with foil.
  • 5
    Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or until thoroughly cooked.
  • 6
    Combine with sweet and sour sauce.
  • 7
    SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE Sauté peppers and carrots in 1 T. of oil in large saucepan until tender-3 min. Stir in 1 can of pineapple with juice, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, beef broth and ginger. Combine 2 T. Cornstarch in 1/3 c. water; stir into sauce. Cook stirring constantly until mixture thickens.

Categories & Tags for Pork Party Balls:

ADVERTISEMENT