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Quick Cranberry Meatballs

Savory Quick Cranberry Meatballs for Effortless Holiday Cheering

Delightful Quick Cranberry Meatballs combine sweetness and savory flavors for a festive appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Pork Choose 90-95% lean for juiciness
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed
  • 1 large Egg Essential binder
  • 1 small Onion Finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Can substitute with fresh minced garlic
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Jelly Cranberry Sauce Or use whole cranberry sauce
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp Honey Can substitute with maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch Replace with arrowroot or tapioca starch if desired

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Skillet
  • spatula
  • ice cream scoop

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 the ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix evenly.
  3. Form the mixture into approximately 32 medium-sized meatballs, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
  5. In a skillet, combine the jelly cranberry sauce, soy sauce, honey, and cornstarch over medium heat, stirring until it thickens.
  6. Add the baked meatballs to the skillet and coat them in the sauce. Heat for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  7. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These meatballs can be made ahead for easy entertaining. Store in the fridge or freeze for longer storage.

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