Perfectly Smoked Meatballs with a Sticky BBQ Glaze
Servings 8
Calories 457kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef Look for 80/20 beef or use a mixture of pork and beef.
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup breadcrumbs italian seasoned
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tbsp garlic powder
- ½ tbsp onion powder
- ½ tbsp smoked paprika
For the braising liquid
- 1 cup barbecue sauce Use our homemade sauce or your favorite store-bought sauce.
- ½ cup peach preserves
Instructions
- Preheat the smoker to 275°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings in a large mixing bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Form the beef mixture into 1-½” meatballs (approximately 1oz each).
- Place the meatballs directly onto the grates of your smoker and let smoke for one hour or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Transfer the meatballs to an aluminum pan or baking dish and pour the peach preserves and barbecue sauce over the top. Cover with foil and place back on the smoker for 20-30 minutes, or until they reach 165°F internal temperature.
- Serve immediately alongside toothpicks and remaining pan sauce for dipping.
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Nutrition
Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 536mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 356IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg
