SWEET BARBECUE MEATBALLS

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The sweet, thick barbecue sauce clings to large tasty meatballs. This recipe is one of my favorites to take to potlucks or to serve as a meal after harvest. -Gwen Goss, Garden City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 egg
1/3 cup evaporated milk
3/4 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1-1/2 pounds ground pork
1 cup ketchup
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke, optional
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Drain on paper towels. Transfer to an ungreased 2-qt. baking dish., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, liquid smoke if desired and lemon juice; cook and stir until brown sugar is dissolved. Pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 10-15 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 866mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Sacson Alcean Hubert
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These meatballs were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Emilyano Saidi
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I've been making these meatballs for years and they're always a hit at parties. They're so easy to make and everyone loves them.


Cynthia Knight
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These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Rs Resmi
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them. They said they were the best meatballs they've ever had.


Mason Elichme
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These meatballs were amazing! The sauce was perfect and the meatballs were so tender.


shadow jai
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I've made these meatballs several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.


Suzan Alhaj
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These meatballs were a little too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Kaiyl Long
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I love the combination of sweet and tangy in these meatballs. They're perfect for a party or a weeknight dinner.


Siyabulela Siya
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These were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Sushant yadav
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I found the meatballs to be a bit dry. I think next time I'll add some more sauce or maybe even some cheese.


Aashish Thapa
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These meatballs were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making them again.


Sylvester Thaburau
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I've been making these meatballs for years and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is perfectly sweet and tangy.


Maitumeleng Lebajoa
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These meatballs were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.