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Quick Cranberry Meatballs

Quick Cranberry Meatballs: Festive Flavor for Easy Entertaining

Quick Cranberry Meatballs are a savory and sweet appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings and easy entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 meatballs
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Pork Choose 90-95% lean to keep meatballs juicy
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Can substitute with crushed crackers
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Use fresh garlic for a stronger taste
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Pepper Adjust to taste
For the Cranberry Sauce
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sauce Homemade or canned
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
Optional Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • skillet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Shape the mixture into medium-sized meatballs, about the size of a golf ball, and place them evenly on the baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 160℉.
  5. In a skillet over medium heat, combine cranberry sauce, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Add the baked meatballs to the skillet, gently stirring to coat them in the sauce.
  7. Serve the meatballs on a platter, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Perfect for holiday gatherings and can be made ahead and frozen for convenience.

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