After preparing some homemade meatballs, we decided instead of the traditional meal of pasta and meatballs...we wanted to create something different. We were all very happy with the results, the kiddos favored the Cranberry-Pineapple BBQ and the adults liked both sauces, but the Brown Sugar, Maple & Bourbon was the definite favorite!
Cocktail meatballs can be served as an appetizer, in a sandwich or as a meal with vegetables and rice.
Brown Sugar, Maple & Bourbon Cocktail Meatballs
Cocktail meatballs can be served as an appetizer, in a sandwich or as a meal with vegetables and rice.
Brown Sugar, Maple & Bourbon Cocktail Meatballs
Ingredients:
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup bourbon
2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 tbsp cider vinegar
pinch crushed red pepper
2 lbs homemade or frozen small meatballs
Cranberry-Pineapple BBQ Cocktail Meatballs
Ingredients:
1 can jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup BBQ Sauce
1 cup pineapple tidbits
1/4 cup pineapple juice from tidbits
2 lbs homemade or frozen small meatballs
Instructions for both types:
1. Combine all ingredients, except meatballs, in a medium sauce pan and bring to a simmer, stirring often
2. Add meatballs and stir until well coated
3. Return sauce to simmer
4. Cover, reduce heat and cook for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally
