Tangy Pineapple BBQ Meatballs Recipe: Sweet & Savory Magic

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey (or lean beef)
• 1 large egg
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 scallion, finely chopped
• 1 handful cilantro, chopped
• 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• Salt
• pepper
• Oil for baking
• 1 cup pineapple juice
• 1 cup finely diced pineapple (or canned crushed pineapple)
• 4 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon molasses (not blackstrap)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder