Sicilian Meatballs in Sweet and Sour Sauce

Name: Sicilian Meatballs in Sweet and Sour Sauce
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground pork; 1/2 lb ground veal; 2 eggs; 1/4lb grated provolone cheese; 4oz soft breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup minced parsley; salt and pepper to taste; oil to fry; Sauce:; 2 cups homemade tomato sauce; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 2tbsp sugar

Sicilian meatballs (purpetti in dialect) are moist and delicious and usually made with pork or veal or a combination of both. These meatballs were originally fried in lard so they were nice and crusty, but olive oil is a healthier choice. Form the meatballs into disks for an authentic look.

Ingredients

1/2 lb ground pork
1/2 lb ground veal
2 eggs
1/4lb grated provolone cheese
4oz soft breadcrumbs
1/4 cup minced parsley
salt and pepper to taste
oil to fry
Sauce:
2 cups homemade tomato sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
2tbsp sugar

Directions

Mix the meat with the eggs, cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley and salt and pepper. Form flat disks with the mixture about 2-inches in diameter. Fry in oil or bake them on a lightly greased baking sheet.
In a stovetop skillet combine the tomato sauce, vinegar and sugar. Cook over medium heat for 3 or 4 minutes. transfer the meatballs to the tomato sauce and cook 5 minutes longer just to heat through.

This recipe was featured on Season 18 - Episode 1812.