Melanie's Hawaiian Spam Meatballs

Meatballs

1 can Spam, grated

1/2 lb. sharp cheese, grated

1/2 cup quick oatmeal

1 egg, beaten

Mix together and make into small meatballs (#40 disher). Place on a cookie sheet and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Drain off excess fat except for 1 Tablespoon. Place meatballs in a serving dish. Pour sauce over meatballs.

Sauce

1 cup pineapple juice*

4 Tablespoons brown sugar

2 Tablespoons cornstarch

1 Tablespoon vinegar

1/4 teaspoon salt

Cook until clear and thick. (Double or even triple if you like things saucy!)

Sauce with pineapple*

Into a measuring cup, drain a 20 oz can of crushed (or tidbit) pineapple (in pineapple juice). You should get close to 1 1/2 cups of juice (if not quite that much, add water to make up the difference). Reserve pineapple. Pour juice into a small saucepan and then add:

6 Tablespoons brown sugar

3 Tablespoons cornstarch

1 1/2 Tablespoons vinegar

1/4 + 1/8 teaspoon salt

Cook until clear and thick.

Serve meatballs, pineapple, and sauce over cooked rice.