Manhattan Meatballs

2 pounds extra lean ground beef

2 cups dry bread crumbs

2 eggs

½ cup minced onion

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

2 teaspoons salt

1 cup barbecue sauce

1 ½ (16 ounce) jars pineapple preserves

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

In a medium-size mixing bowl, mix barbecue sauce and pineapple preserves together.

In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine meat, breadcrumbs, eggs, onions, salt, and parsley. Mix well and form into bite-size balls. Arrange the balls in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the barbecue sauce mixture evenly over the meatballs.

Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, until the meat is cooked.