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Quick Cranberry Meatballs

Quick Cranberry Meatballs: Festive Flavors in Minutes

Delightful Quick Cranberry Meatballs blend tart cranberries and savory pork, perfect for festive gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Ground Pork 90-95% lean for juiciness
  • 1 cup Bread Crumbs Panko recommended for extra crispness
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Fresh onions can be substituted
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder 1 clove = 1/8 tsp powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper White pepper for milder taste
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sauce Jellied or whole depending on preference
  • 1/2 cup Barbecue Sauce Mild variety recommended

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, bread crumbs, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Shape the meat mixture into about 32 medium-sized meatballs and arrange them on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
  5. Combine cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce in a skillet over medium heat and stir occasionally.
  6. Transfer baked meatballs to the skillet and gently stir to coat them in the sauce.
  7. Serve warm, optionally garnished with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These meatballs can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently before serving.

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