Sweet Barbecue Meatballs

Sweet Barbecue Meatballs
Sweet Barbecue Meatballs takes about 50 minutes from beginning to end. This recipe makes 6 servings with 524 calories, 23g of protein, and 27g of fat each. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is perfect for Father's Day. If you have brown sugar, garlic powder, quick-cooking oats, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It works well as a Barbecue main course. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet.

Instructions

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In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2-in. balls.
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Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan.
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Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.
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Drain on paper towels.
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Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish.
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Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, liquid smoke if desired and lemon juice; cook and stir until brown sugar is dissolved.
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Pour over meatballs.
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Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.
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Recommended wine: Zinfandel, Rose Wine

Zinfandel and rosé Wine are my top picks for Barbecue. A rosé is refreshing in hot temperatures and complements sweet and spicy sauces and rubs. Zinfandel is a classic red wine choice for barbecue, especially for pork ribs and beef brisket. The Big Smooth Old Vine Zinfandel with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 17 dollars per bottle.
Big Smooth Old Vine Zinfandel
Big Smooth Old Vine Zinfandel
This Big Smooth Zinfandel offers vivid aromas of black plum, dried cherry, fig and that beautiful note of fresh bramble fruit. Additional notes of soy, black tea leaf and Tahitian vanilla add complexity with each swirl of the glass. On the palate, the silky-smooth tannins are pronounced and mouth coating, leading to a rich, full-bodied palate where juicy fruit flavors of boysenberry and pomegranate mingle with freshly shaved coconut and subtle black pepper notes – everything working together harmoniously. The distinct powdery smooth tannins are giving and the overall balance of flavor, structure and texture create an overall outstanding expression of Zinfandel. 
DifficultyHard
Ready In50 m.
Servings6
Health Score11
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