Diane's sweet and sour meatball sauce

My cousin Steven recently sent me a message asking about the meatballs in sauce that used to appear at family functions when we were younger. My mom used to make home made meatballs in this delicious sweet and sour sauce. It's now one of my favourite recipes! I always try and take the time to make homemade meatballs but you could use frozen pre-made as well. Double this recipe for a big group (4+) or a crock pot of meatballs.

Diane's sweet and sour meatball sauce 

1/2 C packed brown sugar
1 T cornstarch
1 can (13 oz) pineapple chunks
1/3 C vinegar
1 T soy sauce
1 small green pepper, chopped

Mix brown sugar and cornstarch in a pot or deep skillet. Stir in pineapple (with juice), vinegar and soy sauce. Heat until boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat. Add cooked meatballs. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Stir in green pepper. Cover and simmer until crisp and tender, 5 minutes. Makes 4 servings.

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Served with Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)