Comments on: Cocktail Meatballs (Sweet and Sour Sauce)

By: Karina Carrel

Karina Carrel — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:56:16 +0000

In reply to Callie. Hi Callie, Yes, one 32oz bag is exactly enough that equals the 2 pounds of beef the recipe calls for. Just be sure to use plain, unseasoned meatballs so the flavours don't clash with the sweet and sour glaze. Skip the ketchup completely! The ketchup is only meant to be mixed into the fresh meat to keep it juicy. Since you are using pre-made meatballs, just make the sauce exactly as written with the jellied cranberry, chili sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar. Xx

By: Callie

Callie — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:19:40 +0000

If I use frozen meatballs instead of making them fresh. Should one 32oz bag be enough? Also, do I want to add the ketchup into the sauce then or only make the sauce as is?

By: Samuel

Samuel — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:20:39 +0000

Made this for my aunt’s birthday and all her guests absolutely loved it!

By: tax1ahk

tax1ahk — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 03:32:39 +0000

Not overly sweet recipe. People appreciated that as the grape jelly version is just too sweet. Really enjoyed and super easy to make.

By: Karina

Karina — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 04:17:28 +0000

In reply to Cat. Hi Cat, check out step 4 in the recipe card towards the bottom. Add the meatballs to the sauce on low heat in your crock pot.