BBQ Cranberry Meatballs

Sweet cranberry sauce and tangy BBQ sauce come together for smoky, saucy meatballs with the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavor.
20 min
Prep Time1 hrs, 30 min
Cook TimeBeginner
Difficulty0
LikesInstructions
- Step 1: Preheat the recteq to 250°F.
- Step 2: In a cast-iron skillet or grill-safe pan, combine the cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Step 3: Stir until the sauce is fully combined.
- Step 4: Add the meatballs and toss until evenly coated with the sauce mixture.
- Step 5: Place the skillet directly onto the recteq.
- Step 6: Cook for 1½ to 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to ensure even cooking and coating.
- Step 7: Increase the grill temperature to 300°F during the final 15 minutes of cooking.
- Step 8: Continue cooking until the sauce becomes thick, glossy, and sticks to the meatballs.
- Step 9: Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
- Step 10: Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve warm.
Serving Size
Ingredients
- 2 pound(s) Fully Cooked Frozen Meatballs
- 1 Canned Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce (14 oz)
- 1 cup(s) BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 cup(s) Chili Sauce
- 2 tablespoon(s) Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon(s) Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon(s) Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) Black Pepper, freshly ground
- 1 Bunch Fresh Parsley , chopped (optional)
Tools Needed
- Cast-Iron Skillet
- Mixing Spoon
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Heat Resistant Gloves
- Serving Spoon
- Pastry Brush
Chef Pairings
Serve these cranberry BBQ meatballs alongside cream cheese and crackers, smoked turkey, deviled eggs, or as part of a holiday charcuterie board.

