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Quick Cranberry Meatballs

Quick Cranberry Meatballs: Juicy Holiday Flavor in Minutes

Quick Cranberry Meatballs are a festive and flavorful appetizer that captures the essence of holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 32 meatballs
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Pork 90-95% lean for best texture
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs substitute with gluten-free if needed
  • 1 large Egg essential for binding
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or use minced garlic for fresher taste
For the Cranberry Sauce
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sauce homemade for fresher twist
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce opt for gluten-free if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar consider maple syrup as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard can use Dijon or yellow mustard

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • skillet

Method
 

Making the Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine lean ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Wet your hands and roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs, about 32 total.
  4. Place the meatballs on the lined baking sheet, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Preparing the Sauce
  1. In a skillet, combine cranberry sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and mustard over medium heat.
  2. Stir until the mixture reaches a gentle boil and the sugar dissolves.
  3. Lower the heat and add the meatballs into the sauce, simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Serve warm, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

These quick meatballs can be prepared in advance and are freezer-friendly for their delicious flavors to meld.

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