Meatballs in Cherry Sauce Appetizers

by olga

Servings: 3 dozen

INGREDIENTS

1 pound ground lean pork
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 egg
2 Tablespoons minced onion
2 Tablespoons milk
1/4 cup finely chopped water chestnuts
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire

CHERRY SAUCE:

1 can or jar (1 pound) pitted dark sweet cherries
1/4 cup orange juice
3 Tablespoons EACH brown sugar, vinegar and lemon juice
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon EACH Worcestershire sauce and grated orange rind
1 Tablespoon cornstarch

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR THE MEATBALLS: Prepare sauce and set aside. Mix meat ingredients well and shape into 3 dozen small balls. Brown slowly in skillet without added fat. Drain well, add to sauce and simmer gently about 10 minutes. Serve hot with cocktail picks.

FOR THE CHERRY SAUCE: Drain cherries and put syrup in large saucepan. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Cut cherries in half and add to mixture. Cook, stirring, until clear and slightly thickened.

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