SAVORY PISTACHIO MEATBALLS
Ingredients
1 pound Ground Pork*
1- 1/2 tablespoon Chopped green onion
1/3 cup Chopped shelled natural California pistachios
1 tablespoon Sherry
1 Egg, beaten
1/2 cup Fresh bread crumbs
1 cup Apricot-pineapple preserves
1/3 cup Regular barbecue sauce
Directions
Combine pork, green onion, pistachios, sherry, egg and crumbs; blend well. Lightly shape into balls 1-inch in diameter. Place in 15-1/4 x 10-1/4 x 3/4 inch baking pan; bake at 400° F. 15 to 18 minutes or until thoroughly cooked. Drain excess fat. Combine apricot-pineapple preserves and barbecue sauce; heat to boiling. Pour over meatballs that have been placed in hot serving dish or chafing dish. Serve with picks. Makes 3 dozen meatballs.

Tip: For a main dish, Savory Pistachio Meatballs are delicious served over cooked rice.

* Mild pork sausage can be substituted.