Sweet and Sour Meatballs

My friend Rosanne Keeler, gave me this recipe. This is the dish she always brings to linger longers. Just like the young men request my 8 Bean Slow Cooker Casserole, they request this of her. When we have a linger longer, they check out the table to make sure their favorite two dishes are there. It is very tasty, very easy and can go as an appetizer or main dish. It is quick and easy - everything a busy person needs. Clyde loves it. I have to say it is one of the best meatball dishes I have ever tasted. We use frozen meatballs that you get at Sam's, Costco's or BJ's so the meatballs are just sitting in your freezer. The amount is up to you.

Sweet and Sour Meatballs
6 Tablespoons Vinegar (I use Cider but plain works well too)
2 cups brown sugar
2 Tablespoons dry mustard
3/4 - 1 cup soy sauce
1 large bag of meatballs - any flavor
Mix the vinegar, brown sugar, mustard and soy sauce together until smooth, in a saucepan and bring to a boil. In a slow cooker pour out the bag of meatballs and then pour over the sauce and coat well. Cook on low for 2 hours to how ever many hours you need to. Serve over rice as a main dish with oriental vegetables on the side and almonds or crunchy noodles to go along with it. As an appetizer, just put out some toothpicks and serve.

The quick method of cooking this is to bring the sauce to boil in a large pot. Put as many meatballs as you want for dinner or for dinner and leftovers and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the meatballs are thawed and pretty much 'candied' which takes about 10-15 minutes. Drain off most of the sauce and serve the meatballs with the rice. If serving as an appetizer, you will want the liquid to hold the heat.