Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 2/3 cup cracker crumb
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (Lawry's recommended)
• 1/3 cup flour
• 3 tablespoons shortening
• 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can pineapple chunks
• 5 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 green pepper, chopped into bite size chunks
• 1 (4 ounce) can pimientos, drained (maraschino cherries can be used instead)

Instructions

1. Combine the first four ingredients, mix well, but lightly.

2. Shape into meatballs--about 36 (may be frozen at this point and thawed as needed).

3. Roll meat ball in flour and brown in the shortening.

4. Place in a casserole dish and cover with the sweet and sour sauce.

5. SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE.

6. Drain pineapple (set aside)- reserve juice.

7. Add water to the juice to make 1 cup liquid.

8. In a pot over medium heat, blend cornstarch in the juice, then add vinegar, lemon juice, brown sugar, and soy sauce, cook until clear.

9. Add the pineapple, green pepper, and pimento.

10. Pour over the meatballs and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.