That is a type of little recipes that I simply assume everybody is aware of about. Then I make it for some gathering and inevitably discover out that there are folks on the planet who’ve by no means heard of such a factor. I you might be amongst those that have by no means earlier than seen this recipe then you might be in for a deal with. There are solely two components on this sauce: grape jelly and chili sauce. If that sounds bizarre to you- don’t knock it ’til you strive it! It’s the right candy and bitter glaze for meatballs or cocktail sausages (little smokies) and SO straightforward!
Ingredient Notes
- Meatballs or Little Smokies – This straightforward sauce can be utilized with each meatballs or little smokies cocktail sausages. For meatballs, preserve it easy with precooked frozen meatballs. You could possibly actually make your personal as properly, simply precook them earlier than including to the sauce. My private favourite is Little Smokies!
- Chili Sauce – Chili Sauce might be discovered within the grocery retailer close to the ketchup. It sort of seems like a small bottle of ketchup. It’s tangy, candy, and tart all on the identical time and filled with spices. There are not any substitutions right here.
- Grape Jelly – The grape jelly provides sweetness and taste and the end result is an excellent and fast candy and bitter sauce. Common, generic grape jelly is nice!
Methods to Make Candy and Bitter Little Smokies or Meatballs
1. Pour grape jelly and chili sauce right into a medium sauce pan, or your gradual cooker. Whisk collectively till easy. It’s okay if there are some lumps, they’ll soften out when the sauce heats.
2. Add frozen meatballs or cocktail sausages. There is no such thing as a precise science to the cook dinner time. On the range high I simmer on low for 15-20 minute till the sausages are plump or meatballs are cooked via. Within the gradual cooker, you possibly can set it to low for a number of hours. They get higher with time! You could possibly even cook dinner them within the oven in a pan. I’d do it at about 300 levels for not less than an hour.
FAQs
Can I make these forward of time? Sure! I’d advocate making them the day of serving, however they’ll sit within the heat crock pot for a number of hours earlier than serving.
How do I retailer leftovers? Simply pop them in a container within the fridge. They’re nice reheated.
How do I reheat candy and bitter little smokies? You possibly can reheat gently within the microwave, or simmer on low on the range high.
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Candy and Bitter Meatballs {Simple!}
A straightforward, no fuss candy and bitter meatball recipe utilizing chili sauce and grape jelly. Positive to be a crowd pleaser at any occasion or gathering.
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Substances
- 1 12 ounce jar chili sauce similar to Heinz model
- 1 16-18 ounce jar grape jelly
- 2 lbs. frozen meatballs, or 2 12-ounce packages cocktail sausages exact quantities for sausages or meatballs aren’t mandatory, so long as they’re coated utterly by your sauce you might be good to go.
Directions
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Mix jelly and chili sauce in a crock pot an stir till easy. Warmth the combination if wanted to mix.
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Add meatballs or cocktail sausages and set temperature to low. Cook dinner for 2-5 hours. Serve with toothpicks.
Notes
- Dietary data was calculated utilizing cocktail sausages.
Diet
Serving: 2g, Energy: 307kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 12g, Fats: 25g, Saturated Fats: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fats: 3g, Monounsaturated Fats: 12g, Ldl cholesterol: 58mg, Sodium: 1421mg, Potassium: 293mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 251IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 1mg
Energy: 307kcal
Price: $8