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Barbecued Meatballs

Barbecued Meatballs
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.
6 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min.

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  • 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. Yield: 6 servings.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3 each) equals 467 calories, 20 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 116 mg cholesterol, 866 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 25 g protein.
© Taste of Home 2013