Best 9 Sauce For Cranberry Jalapeno Meatballs Recipes

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In the realm of culinary arts, where flavors dance and aromas tantalize the senses, the quest for the perfect sauce for cranberry jalapeno meatballs embarks on a journey of both delight and intrigue. Whether you're a seasoned chef or an aspiring home cook, embarking on this quest will unveil a world of possibilities, blending sweet and tangy notes with the fiery kiss of jalapenos, creating a symphony of tastes that will leave your taste buds craving more. From classic recipes passed down through generations to modern twists that push the boundaries of flavor, we delve into the delectable realm of sauces, guiding you towards the perfect accompaniment for your cranberry jalapeno meatballs. So, let the sizzling sounds of the pan and the aromatic whispers of herbs and spices guide you as we embark on this culinary adventure to discover the best recipe for sauce for cranberry jalapeno meatballs.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN MEATBALLS IN CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Tender and juicy chicken meatballs cooked in an easy and delicious cranberry sauce

Provided by Rena

Categories     Main Course

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 19

14 oz Cranberry Sauce (one can)
¼ Cup Honey
1 Tsp Chili Powder
¼ Tsp Cayenne Pepper
½ Tsp Chili Flakes
Kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
¼ Cup Whole Wheat Flour
2 lbs Chicken breast or turkey (cubed)
¼ Cup Panko
1 Large Egg
2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tsp Onion Powder
1 Tsp Paprika
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
¼ Tsp Black Pepper
½ Tsp Kosher Salt ( or to taste)
Optional: fresh rosemary, to garnish

Steps:

  • In a food processor add the meat chunks and pulse to chop. Add all the remaining ingredients and pulse again until meat is medium-fine.
  • Using wet hands form the meat mixture into about 1-inch balls. Gently roll them in flour, shaking any excess.
  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. Drizzle with about 2 Tbsps oil and carefully add in the meatballs. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden-brown.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix cranberry sauce with remaining ingredients until well combined.
  • Pour cranberry sauce and stir well. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until bubbly, about 5 minute

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641 kcal, Carbohydrate 68 g, Protein 52 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 198 mg, Sodium 728 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 56 g, ServingSize 1 serving

JALAPENO CRANBERRY SAUCE



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An excellent cranberry sauce for Christmas turkey dinner.

Provided by William Anatooskin

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

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces fresh or frozen cranberries
1 cup water
1 cup white sugar
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ cup sherry

Steps:

  • Rinse berries in cold water; drain.
  • In a saucepan, mix water and sugar; stir to dissolve sugar. Bring to boil. Add cranberries, Jalapeno peppers, and lemon juice, and return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add sherry and stir well. Remove from heat and let cool completely at room temperature.
  • Refrigerate in a glass container with cover. Serve with turkey or chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.1 calories, Carbohydrate 16.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 45.3 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

CRANBERRY SAUCE MEATBALLS



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Cranberry sauce isn't just for turkey anymore! Combined with a few other ingredients, the Thanksgiving staple makes a perfect meatball topper. -Tammy Neubauer, Ida Grove, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 packages (22 ounces each ) frozen fully cooked Angus beef meatballs
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Prepare meatballs according to package directions. , In a large skillet, cook and stir remaining ingredients over medium heat until blended. Stir in meatballs; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 266mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

JALAPENO CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup granulated sugar, plus more if needed
1 tablespoon zested fresh ginger
1 to 2 jalapenos, seeds and ribs removed, diced
Zest and juice of 1 large orange (1/2 cup of juice is necessary)
One 12-ounce bag fresh cranberries
Zest from 1 lemon
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, put the sugar, ginger, jalapenos, orange zest and orange juice. Simmer for 2 minutes. Add the cranberries and set over medium heat for 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Add water if the mixture appears too dry. Add in the lemon zest and juice and season with salt or a bit more sugar. Let cool completely and serve.

CRANBERRY SAUCE MEATBALLS



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Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (14-oz.) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (10.5-oz.) jar hot jalapeño pepper jelly
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 (1-lb.) pkg. frozen beef meatballs
1 small jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Whisk together cranberry sauce, pepper jelly, lemon juice, and garlic salt in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium, whisking until mixture melts and is well blended, about 4 minutes. Add meatballs, stirring to coat in sauce. Cover and continuing cooking over medium until meatballs are thawed and sauce is beginning to bubble, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Uncover and increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring often, until meatballs are heated through and sauce is thickened giving the meatballs a glazed coating, about 6 minutes. Spoon meatballs on a platter; spoon additional sauce from pot over meatballs, and sprinkle evenly with jalapeño and parsley. Serve hot.

CRANBERRY JALAPENO TURKEY BURGERS OR MEATBALLS



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I usually grill these burgers but you can broil or panfry. I have also made this into meatballs and used as appetizers. I used Kittencal's Cranberry-Ginger Garlic Meatball Sauce for the sauce on these.But you can use whatever sauce you like. They were a big hit. Kind of a sweet/hot flavor.

Provided by MARIA MAC

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground turkey
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chili sauce
1/4 cup jalapeno pepper (very finely chopped and seeds and membrane removed)
1/3 cup dried cranberries (roughly chopped)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 garlic cloves, minced
black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in large bowl.
  • Shape into 6 patties or meatballs.
  • Grill or broil burgers until cooked through.
  • Meatballs can be baked or fied. I bake mine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.7, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 59.8, Sodium 368.3, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.5, Protein 14.6

4-INGREDIENT CRANBERRY SAUCE MEATBALLS



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Easy cranberry sauce meatballs that are a perfect appetizer for a gathering.

Provided by shannon

Time 4h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ (12 ounce) jar pickled jalapeno pepper slices, or to taste
2 (16 ounce) packages frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
2 (16 ounce) cans jellied cranberry sauce
2 (12 ounce) bottles chili sauce

Steps:

  • Drain jalapeno slices.
  • Put meatballs in a slow cooker. Add cranberry sauce, chili sauce, and jalapenos. Cook on High for 4 hours, stirring once every hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27.6 g, Cholesterol 47.1 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 229.8 mg, Sugar 22.6 g

SWEET AND SPICY CRANBERRY MEATBALLS



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Cocktail meatballs slow-cooked in a homemade cranberry bbq sauce that's both spicy and sweet, make for the perfect party appetizer!

Provided by Nichole

Categories     Appetizer     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
12 ounce bag fresh cranberries
2 cups tomato sauce
2 tablespoons coconut aminos (or soy sauce or tamari)
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons TABASCO® Sauce
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste
1-32 ounce bag of frozen meatballs
green onions, sliced for garnish

Steps:

  • To a medium saucepan, heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and onion. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Add whole cranberries, tomato sauce, honey, soy sauce, spices, and TABASCO® Sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the apple cider vinegar; and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Using an immersion blender, mix until all ingredients are smooth. You can also use a blender, or food processor. Can be made in advance.
  • When ready to make meatballs: add meatballs to slow-cooker. Add in BBQ sauce; Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours, or HIGH 2-3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 meatball, Calories 50 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 3 g

CRANBERRY CHIPOTLE MEATBALLS



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This is a sweet and spicy meatball, great as an appetizer!

Provided by Jshot21

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 4h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) package frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce, chopped - or more to taste

Steps:

  • Place the meatballs into a slow cooker. In a bowl, mash the cranberry sauce roughly, and mix with the pineapple chunks, brown sugar, and chipotle chile. Pour the sauce over the meatballs, and stir to combine. Cover the cooker, set to Low setting, and cook until the sauce is thickened and the meatballs have absorbed the sauce flavors, 4 to 5 hours. Serve with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.2 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 23.6 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 48.3 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, ripe cranberries: This will ensure that your sauce is tart and flavorful.
  • Use a variety of peppers: This will give your sauce a complex flavor. Try using a combination of jalapeños, serranos, and habaneros.
  • Roast the peppers before using them: This will help to bring out their flavor and make them less spicy.
  • Use a slow cooker to make your sauce: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop over time.
  • Taste your sauce as you go and adjust the seasonings accordingly: You may need to add more sugar, vinegar, or salt to taste.

Conclusion:

This cranberry jalapeño sauce is the perfect accompaniment to any meatball recipe. It is sweet, spicy, and tangy, with a complex flavor that will please everyone at your table. Whether you are serving it at a party or a casual dinner, this sauce is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting sauce to try, give this cranberry jalapeño sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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