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Balsamic BBQ Meatballs With Pork Rinds

Recipe Tags:

bbq | bbqcontest | Easy | finger food | main | main dish | meatball

Prep Time:

60 minutes

Serves:

4

Ingredients

    Balsamic BBQ Meatballs With Pork Rinds:

    Sauce
    • 1/3 cup ketchup
    • 1/3 cup balsamic
    • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
    • 2 Tbsp. Dijon
    • 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar
    • 1/2 Tbsp. Worcestershire
    • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
    • 1/4 tsp. salt

    Meatballs
    • 1 cup Southern Recipe Original Pork Rinds
    • 1/2 lb pork
    • 1/2 lb ground beef
    • 1/3 cup grated onion
    • 1 garlic clove, minced
    • 1/4 cup parmesan
    • 1 Tbsp. cream or milk
    • 1 egg,beaten
    • 2 Tbsp. basil - minced
    • 1 tsp. salt

Preparation

1. In a small saucepan, whisk together ketchup, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and salt.

2. Set the saucepan over low heat and whisk until smooth. Keep warm.

3. Preheat oven to 350°F.

4. In a mixing bowl, combine pork, beef, onion, garlic, Parmesan, cream, beaten egg, basil, and salt. Mix gently with a fork—do not overmix.

5. Crush pork rinds into very fine crumbs using a plastic bag or food processor.

6. Add the crushed pork rinds to the meat mixture and combine until well incorporated.

7. Form meatballs using a small ice cream scoop.

8. Place meatballs on a baking sheet.

9. Spoon a small amount of the balsamic BBQ sauce over each meatball.

10. Bake for 35–40 minutes.

11. Serve with extra sauce on the side for dipping.

Recipe Category:

Main

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