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Meet the Cook: Since we raise hogs, pork's plentiful at our place. If my husband's able to identify cranberries in a dish, however, he won't eat it. So, the first time I made these meatballs, I was thrilled when he raved about them. Our children - 5 and 2 - also consider them a favorite. And I've had many people request the recipe. But I really knew I had a "winner" when my grandmother asked me for it! -Tammy Neubauer, Ida Grove, Iowa

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Cranberry Meatballs Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 12 Servings

20 20 40

Ingredients

MEATBALLS:
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup cornflake crumbs
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground pork
SAUCE:
1 can (14 ounces) jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

In a large bowl, combine meatball ingredients. Shape into 72 meatballs (1 in. each).
Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Remove from the oven; drain on paper towels.
In a large saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cranberry sauce is melted. Add the meatballs and heat through. Yield: 12 main-dish or 24 appetizer servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (6 each) equals 297 calories, 12 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 86 mg cholesterol, 681 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 16 g protein.

Originally published as Cranberry Meatballs in Country Woman September/October 1992, p31

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Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2011 by parksville

I cheated and used 2 lbs frozen Rosini Italian meatballs from Walmart. Cooked in the crockpot for 4-1/2 hours on low. The sauce is terrific and I'll definitely make them again. Any leftovers reheat well in the microwave and are very, very tasty!

Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2011 by Schmiedt

Definite crowd pleaser!

Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2011 by slm500

This recipe is to die for. Everyone liked it and it knocked my sisters sweet and sour recipe out of the favorites

Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2011 by JulieMarae

These are very good!

Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2010 by Joanna07

I used frozen meatballs, and made the sauce exactly as written. Delicious!!!! My MIL even asked for the recipe, and you know it is good when people want the recipe.

Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2010 by tayrose

I use 1/2 cup katchup and 1/2 cup BBQ sause, turned out great.

Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2010 by pcinant

I used regular breadcrumbs and they were delicious!!

Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2010 by swtlissdrmwvr

Love the sauce for these meatballs!!! It is so simple and SO yummy! I have even bought the frozen meatballs and thrown it all in the crock pot til they were heated through. So easy if your in a hurry! Every time i make them...we have NO leftovers!

Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2010 by Jangirl

I made this for friends, they enjoyed it. I tried this recipe with Ground Pork then I tried it with Ground Beef...I think I like the beef better. I will make them again.

Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2010 by oklahomacountrygirl

I made this recipe was excellent. Always looking for new recipe my son on gluten free diet. The kids and hubby loved it. I am going to try make it Italian meatballs next time. Will add garlic and Italian seasoning. Happy Cooking.

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