Meatballs Jubilee


Course : Microwave
Serves: 8
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Ingredients:


1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef

1/2 pound ground pork

2 large eggs -- beaten

1/4 cup milk

1/2 cup fine bread crumbs

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1/2 cup minced parsley

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 can pitted dark cherries -- (1 6 ounce)

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 teaspoons sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1 tablespoon white vinegar

1 tablespoon lemon juice
 

Preparation / Directions:


Mix beef, pork, eggs, milk, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place meat balls in a 2 quart baking dish. Microwave at high (1 00%) 6 minutes. Rearrange meat balls. Microwave at high (100%) until meat loses its pink color, 6 to8 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap. Place undrained cherries in blender and puree until smooth. Combine cornstarch, sugar, ginger, cloves and cinnamon in a 2 quart casserole, or large bowl. Add pureed cherries, vinegar and lemon juice. Microwave at high (100%) until clear and thickened, 6 to 8 minutes, stirring two or three times during cooking. Pour off cooking liquid from meat balls. Pour cherry sauce over meat balls. Cover with wax paper. W Microwave at medium high (70%) until heated through, 3 or 4 minutes. Can be used as appetizers. Makes 8 servings.


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