Description
Tangy and slightly sweet meatballs coated in a cherry-cranberry BBQ glaze, perfect for parties or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 small minced shallot
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup cherry preserves
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Mix ground meat with egg, panko, milk, shallot, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce until just combined.
- Shape mixture into 1–1.25 inch meatballs and chill for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and bake meatballs for 12–15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While meatballs bake, simmer cranberries, cherry preserves, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, and smoked paprika until thick.
- Toss baked meatballs in the warm glaze and return to the oven for an additional 3–5 minutes.
Notes
Chill shaped meatballs before cooking to prevent shrinking. Use a digital thermometer for accurate cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American