Best 7 Caribbean Meatballs In Spiced Rum Sauce Recipes

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The Caribbean islands are renowned for their vibrant and flavorful cuisine, and their meatballs in spiced rum sauce is a testament to this culinary heritage. This classic dish combines tender, juicy meatballs simmered in a rich, aromatic sauce infused with the warmth of Caribbean spices and the distinctive flavor of rum. Whether you're looking to impress your guests at a dinner party or simply want to enjoy a taste of the Caribbean in your own kitchen, this step-by-step recipe will guide you through the process of creating this delectable dish.

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SPICY CALABRIAN MEATBALLS



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Meatballs are a great way to combine flavors you're not normally used to. Here, I take a North African-inspired meatball and pair it with my Calabrian Red Sauce. The subtle heat from the sauce marries perfectly with the aromatic ginger, cloves, and nutmeg spice mix in the meat.

Provided by Eddie Jackson

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h35m

Yield 40 to 45 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 31

2 pounds (910 grams) ground lamb
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup (40 grams) panko breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/3 cup (80 milliliters) whole milk
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 tablespoons finely chopped scallion
Calabrian Red Sauce, recipe follows
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup (70 grams) chopped shallots
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
One 14.5-ounce (411-gram) can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken stock
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 1/2 tablespoons finely minced Calabrian chiles in oil
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).
  • Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, eggs, panko, mayonnaise, and milk. Add the garlic, paprika, salt, ginger, turmeric, cumin, black pepper, cayenne, cloves, coriander and nutmeg. Using your hands, mix well to combine. Add 3 tablespoons each of the parsley, cilantro, and scallion and use your hands to mix for 1 minute to distribute the herbs.
  • Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Using a small 2-ounce (60 milliliter) cookie scoop, add the meatballs to the pan, leaving a 1-inch (2.5 centimeter) space between them. Bake until the meatballs are lightly browned and the internal temperature reads 155 degrees F (68 degrees C), 15 to 20 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, toss the meatballs with the sauce and transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with the remaining tablespoon each of parsley, cilantro, and scallion. Scatter with more parsley and serve immediately.
  • In a large heavy-bottomed skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat until it begins to shimmer, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the shallots and 1 teaspoon of the salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and use a potato masher to smooth out any lumps. Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, along with the chicken stock, garlic, chiles (and some of their oil), vinegar, basil, parsley, and black pepper and stir to combine.
  • Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until it reduces slightly, about 20 more minutes. (It will be a thinner sauce.) To prevent scorching, stir the sauce every few minutes. Serve warm or let cool to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

CARIBBEAN MEATBALLS IN SPICED RUM SAUCE



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These hearty beef meatballs are delicious, but the zippy zesty sauce puts them over the top! From "The Meatball Cookbook Bible"....

Provided by loof751

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 1/4 lbs ground beef
1 cup cooked rice
1 small onion
2 garlic cloves
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small red onion
4 garlic cloves
1 green bell pepper
1 large jalapeno pepper (or serrano)
2 cups beef stock
1/4 cup dark rum
1/4 cup sliced green olives
3 medium tomatoes
2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh is best)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or parsley)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts
cooking spray

Steps:

  • For the meatballs:.
  • Grate the onion. Mince the 2 garlic cloves. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl mix the ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Form mixture into 2" meatballs and put on the prepared baking sheet. Spray tops of meatballs with cooking spray.
  • Broil meatballs, 6 inches from the heat, turning to brown all sides. Remove pan from oven and set aside while preparing the sauce.
  • For the sauce:.
  • Chop the onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Mince the garlic and jalapeno.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Saute the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and jalapeno for about 3 minutes. Stir in stock, rum, olives, tomatoes, ginger, tomato paste, molasses, and lime juice. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  • Add meatballs and cilantro to the sauce and bring to a boil Reduce heat, cover, and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes. Turn meatballs occasionally while simmering.
  • Combine cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water in a small cup, mixing well. Stir into the skillet and simmer for 2 more minutes, until the sauce is slightly thickened.
  • Serve sprinkled with chopped peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 742.5, Fat 44.3, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 96.4, Sodium 978.1, Carbohydrate 43.1, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 12.8, Protein 38

MOROCCAN SPICED LAMB MEATBALLS IN CUMIN CORIANDER SPICED TOMATO SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield about 32 meatballs, about 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 32

2 1/2 pounds ground lamb
Spice Mix, recipe follows
1 egg
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup minced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced shallots
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon ground cumin, toasted*
1 tablespoon ground coriander, toasted
4 cups tomato puree
1 cup vegetable or chicken stock
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon thinly sliced mint leaves
1 tablespoon minced Italian parsley leaves
Slivered almonds, toasted, for garnish
Chopped fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Warmed pita wedges, for serving
1 tablespoon ground coriander, toasted
1 tablespoon ground cumin, toasted
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Meatballs:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, mix lamb, Spice Mix, egg, and ketchup, being careful not to overwork the meat. Form into 1 1/4-ounce balls, about the size of a ping-pong ball. Place meatballs on a large baking sheet and bake for approximately 20 minutes.
  • Sauce:
  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the oil and heat, then add the onions and lightly saute until soft. Add garlic, shallots, cinnamon sticks, cumin, and coriander and saute over low heat, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomato puree and bring to a boil. Add stock and season sauce with salt, ground black pepper, mint, and parsley. Simmer for about 10 minutes and remove the cinnamon sticks.
  • To serve: Add the meatballs to the sauce and heat until warmed through. Pour a small amount of sauce on the plate and add 5 meatballs per serving. Garnish with toasted slivered almonds, mint, and warm pita wedges.
  • In a medium bowl, mix all the spices together. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

CARIBBEAN BBQ SAUCE II



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Living in the Caribbean is a wonderful way of life! I am always trying to come up with new recipes that combine my new culture and my roots. Although I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, southern barbecue was a big part of my youth. Coming up with unique BBQ sauces was family fun. Spice this recipe up or down according to your personal taste.

Provided by BAJATHECAT

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 (1 inch) pieces fresh ginger root, minced
2 cups ketchup
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup molasses
½ cup spiced rum, divided
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon chili powder
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, and ginger, and cook until tender. Reduce heat to low. Mix in ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, rum, hoisin sauce, tomato paste, vinegar, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until well blended and heated through. Stir in remaining rum.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 271.8 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

MOROCCAN-SPICED CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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Chicken meatballs may not be a traditionally Moroccan dish, but they work beautifully when spiced with paprika, cumin, cinnamon, ginger and garlic, which are commonly found in the country's cuisine. Whole-milk yogurt does double duty here: It's used to make the meatballs moist and tender, and makes for a speedy sauce to serve with them. Don't use ground chicken made with ultralean breasts; look for labels that show a mix of white and dark meat. (Or if you're feeling ambitious, grind your own boneless, skinless chicken thighs in the food processor.) Serve the meatballs with couscous and a green vegetable for a flavorful weeknight dinner that's well worth the effort.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, weekday, poultry, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/3 cups plain whole-milk yogurt
1 tablespoon, plus 1 teaspoon minced or grated garlic (about 4 cloves)
2 teaspoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound ground chicken (not 100 percent breast meat)
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, plus more for serving
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for frying
1 teaspoon light brown or granulated sugar
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • First, make the yogurt sauce: Combine 1 cup of the yogurt, 1 teaspoon of the garlic, the lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste in a small bowl. Mix well, and chill until ready to use.
  • Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the remaining 1/3 cup yogurt, remaining 1 tablespoon garlic, chicken, panko, egg, parsley, olive oil, sugar, paprika, cumin, ginger, cinnamon, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and a few generous grinds of black pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly, until incorporated. Using an ice cream scoop or two spoons, form meatballs about 1 1/2-inches in diameter, then place them on a plate or sheet pan until ready to use.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1/8-inch olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, fry the meatballs in batches, flipping occasionally, until browned all over and cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. (If the meatballs begin browning too quickly or the oil begins smoking, lower the heat.) Transfer the cooked meatballs to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • To serve, spread the yogurt sauce in an even layer on a flat platter. Arrange the meatballs on top, and top with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and the pine nuts, if using. Serve hot.

CARIBBEAN BBQ SAUCE



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This is the most WONDERFUL BBQ sauce recipe I know. It is different (sort of), and the black rum cannot be substituted by another type of rum. It ruins the taste.

Provided by SMTUNE

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     BBQ Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
3 slices bacon, diced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 cup tomato sauce
½ cup black rum
1 lemon, juiced
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 dash chili sauce

Steps:

  • Place vegetable oil, bacon, and onion in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Cook until bacon is evenly brown and onion is tender.
  • Stir tomato sauce and rum into the skillet with bacon and onion, and reduce heat. Simmer about 2 minutes. Mix in lemon juice, brown sugar, and chili sauce. Continue to simmer about 8 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 4.8 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 168.9 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

CARIBBEAN MEATBALLS WITH TROPICAL SAUCE



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Adapted from Cooking Light Cookbook, 1989. Sounds very different. Hope to make it someday. Makes 24 appetizer meatballs. Each one, served with 1 tbsp. sauce is 40 calories.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Mango

Time 35m

Yield 24 meatballs, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

16 ounces ground turkey
1 cup soft breadcrumbs, use whole wheat
2 tablespoons green peppers, minced
2 tablespoons macadamia nuts, finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil cooking spray
1 medium mango, peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 teaspoon lime rind, grated

Steps:

  • For the meatballs, combine the turkey and the next 6 ingredients, mixing well.
  • Shape mixture into 24, 1-inch, meatballs.
  • Arrange on a rack or a roasting pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 400°F for 12 minutes or until meatballs are browned.
  • While the meatballs are in the oven, make the sauce by placing the mango in a blender and process until smooth.
  • Combine cornstarch and sugar in a small saucepan and add the pureed mango, water and remaining ingredients.
  • Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. This yields 1 1/2 cups sauce.
  • Serve meatballs in a chafing dish with the sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose the right rum: Use a dark, spiced rum for the best flavor. A good option is Captain Morgan Original Spiced Rum.
  • Brown the meatballs well: This will give them a nice caramelized flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color and flavor to the dish. Good options include bell peppers, onions, and carrots.
  • Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the meatballs over rice or pasta: This will make a complete and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

Caribbean meatballs in spiced rum sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. The meatballs are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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