1 1/2 lbs. ground beef, chicken, turkey, or pork
2/3 c. cracker crumbs
1/3 c. minced onion
1 egg
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. milk
1/4 tsp. ginger
1 tbsp. shortening
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 (13 1/2 oz.) can pineapple, drained (reserve syrup)
Tidbits
1/3 c. vinegar
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1/3 c. green pepper, chopped

Mix thoroughly together meat, crumbs, onion, egg, salt, milk, and ginger. Shape mixture by rounded tablespoons into balls. Melt shortening in large skillet; brown and cook meatballs. Remove meatballs; keep warm.

Pour fat from skillet. Mix cornstarch and sugar. Stir in reserved pineapple syrup, vinegar, and soy sauce until smooth. Pour into skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Add meatballs, pineapple, and green pepper; heat through. Serves 6.