2 cans water chestnuts, drained
1 1/2 bunches green onions
2 tubes Owens "Hot" sausage
1/8 c. soy sauce
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 c. dry bread crumbs

Chop water chestnuts, green onions (including tops) and mix into the sausage. Add soy sauce, eggs, salt and bread crumbs. Mix well with hands; chill (best when chilled overnight). Form into balls and place on cookie sheet. Brown in 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes, turning once during cooking.

SAUCE:

1/2 c. vinegar
1 c. pineapple juice
6 tbsp. sugar
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can consomme
3 tbsp. crystalized ginger (finely chopped)
1/4 c. cornstarch
1/2 c. cold water

Heat together first 5 ingredients until boiling. Reduce heat. Mix together cornstarch and water and slowly stir into mixture. Cook until thickened and clear. Pour over meatballs. (This is great for parties!!)