These ground pork meatballs in a honey BBQ sauce are so delicious. They make a change from beef meatballs and the sauce smothering them is perfect. The meatballs are easy to make.
These homemade Honey BBQ Meatballs served in a homemade sweet and fruity sauce make the most delicious appetizer. The recipe is easy to prepare and the flavor is wonderful.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 pounds ground pork
- ½ cup shredded parmesan
- 1 beaten egg
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup fine dry breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- ⅓ cup honey
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- ⅓ cup grape jelly
How To Make Honey BBQ Meatballs
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Mix the meat with the egg, parmesan, parsley, salt, and black pepper until just combined.
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Mix the milk with the onion, garlic and breadcrumbs in another bowl.
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Now, mix the meat mixture and milk mixture together, without over-working it.
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Shape into meatballs and arrange in a greased 8-inch square baking pan.
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Bake for 15 minutes or until the meatballs are crisp on the outside.
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Mix the honey, BBQ sauce and grape jelly together in a bowl.
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Pour the BBQ sauce mixture over the meatballs.
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Use foil to cover the dish and bake for another 15 minutes.
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When the meatballs are 165°F in the center, the dish is done.
STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS:
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and eat within a few days.
VARIATIONS AND SUBSTITUTIONS:
Use beef in place of the pork if you prefer, or swap the grape jelly for apricot jelly. Also, you can use any kind of BBQ sauce. A smoky variety would be really good here.