1 (1 lb. 4 oz.) can pineapple chunks, drain well, save juice

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 egg
2 tbsp. pineapple juice
2 slices fresh bread, crumbled
1 tbsp. instant minced onion
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/8 tsp. allspice

Mold a small amount of meat mixture around each pineapple chunk. Place in an 18 x 2 x 8 inch dish and cover with wax paper. Microwave on high for 6 to 10 minutes. Stir together:

1/2 c. pineapple juice
1/2 c. ketchup
1/3 c. brown sugar, packed

Pour over meat balls. Microwave on high 3 to 5 minutes until done. Serve with rice or noodles or as an appetizer.