Cranberry Meatballs

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Cranberry Meatballs

Whip up these delicious classic Cranberry Meatballs for the upcoming holidays. Completely homemade, super simple and bursting with savory-sweet flavor!

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Ingredients

Servings

Meatballs

  • 1 small onion grated or finely chopped
  • 1 ½ pound ground pork extra lean
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs such as Panko
  • 2 large eggs
  • cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • ¼ cup parsley fresh, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste

Sauce

  • 2 cups cranberry sauce homemade or store bought
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
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Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl combine all the meatball ingredients together and mix well.
  3. Wet your hands and form the mixture into medium size meatballs. You should end up with about 32 meatballs. Watch the video to see how to use a small ice cream scoop to make the meatballs.
  4. Transfer the meatballs to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160℉.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a large skillet add all the sauce ingredients, stir and cook over medium heat until it comes to a boil. Turn down the heat and stir in the meatballs. Cook until heated through. 
  6. Garnish with parsley if preferred and serve warm.

Notes

  • Recipe yields 32 meatballs or 4 per serving.
  • I made my own cranberry sauce, you can find the recipe here or you can use store bought jellied cranberry sauce.
  • To freeze the meatballs, let them cool completely at room temperature. Transfer them to a freezer safe container and place them in the freezer for up to 2 months. Freeze sauce separately in an air-tight container or a heavy-duty freezer bag and can last for a few months. 
  • Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 or 4 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 4meatballs Calories 470kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 18g (36%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 107mg (36%) Sodium 736mg (31%) Potassium 495mg (14%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 41g (82%) Vitamin A 460IU (9%) Vitamin C 8.1mg (9%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 470 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 4meatballs
Calories 470kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 18g 36%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 736mg 31%
Potassium 495mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 41g 82%
Vitamin A 460IU 9%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 9%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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