1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks
1 lb. ground chuck
1 egg
2 slices fresh bread, crumbled
1 tbsp. instant minced onion
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. allspice
1/8 tsp. cloves
2 tbsp. reserved pineapple syrup
1/3 c. pineapple syrup
1/2 c. catsup
1/3 c. brown sugar

Drain pineapple well, reserving syrup. Mix together beef, egg, bread crumbs, onion, salt, allspice, cloves and syrup. Mold small amount of mixture around each pineapple chunk. Place meatballs in 7"x11" dish. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave 4 minutes. Pour off meat juices. Stir together last 3 ingredients. Pour over drained meatballs. Continue cooking 3 to 5 minutes longer. Serve with toothpicks as an appetizer or serve as an entree with rice or noodles. Makes 24 to 30 meatballs.