For the Meatballs
- 1 cup chopped white bread with crusts removed (Sandwich or Italian or sourdough or ciabatta, etc.)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup finely minced onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons ketchup
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 pound 80/20 ground beef
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
- 3 tablespoons chopped jalapeno peppers, seeds removed (unless you like it hot)
- 1/4 cup dried pineapple pieces (or any other dried fruit such as mango)
- 1/4 cup champagne vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons corn starch