Sweet-Hot Sausage Meatballs

Submitted by: John Hatzopoulos from Taste of Home

Servings: 12-14

Ingredients:
2 cans (8 oz each) water chestnuts, drained
1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 pound bulk hot pork sausage
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 cup maple sugar
2/3 cup cider or red wine vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce

Directions:
In a blender or food processor, process the water chestnuts until minced. Transfer to a bowl; add sausage. Mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls. Place in ungreased 15x10x1 inch baking pans. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine cornstarch, syrup, vinegar and soy sauce; stir until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Drain meatballs; add to sauce and heat through.