​Sweet and Sour Meatballs

These Asian-inspired meatballs are simply delicious! The sauce has a little bit of heat, but it is beautifully balanced with the addition of soy sauce. Enjoy as an appetizer or a main meal.

Meatballs
1 lb. ground chicken or turkey
1/2 C. breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/4 C. finely minced onion
1 tsp. salt 
1/2 tsp. black pepper

Sauce:
1 jar Tait Farm Apple Pepper Jelly
2 Tbs. tamari soy sauce
1/4 tsp. garlic powder

Garnish:
freshly chopped cilantro
chopped peanuts or 
slivered almonds (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all the meatball ingredients. Form into small meatballs – 1” to 1 1/4 ”. Place in a single layer on a greased baking tray. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until just cooked through. Timing depends on the size of the meatballs.

While meatballs are baking, in a small saucepan combine the pepper jelly, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Stir over medium-low heat until melted. When ready to serve, pour sauce over the hot meatballs. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately. As an appetizer, serve with toothpicks, and as a main course, serve on a bed of cabbage/carrot slaw or rice.