Honey Bourbon Meatballs (Printable Version)
Savory meatballs with a homemade honey bourbon glaze - spicy, sweet and tangy, perfect as an appetizer or weeknight dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Honey Bourbon Sauce
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⅓ cup diced onions
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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½ cup bourbon
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1 ½ cup water
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3 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons white vinegar
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1 tablespoon unsulphured molasses
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3 teaspoons sambal oelek or sriracha or ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
→ Meatballs
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1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
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1 large egg
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½ cup fresh bread crumbs
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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1 teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon black pepper
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven to 400°F.
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Mix together all of the meatball ingredients. Scoop meatballs in 1 ½ tablespoon portions onto a lined baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
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Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add oil and onions and cook for about 5 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and cook another minute. In a bowl, mix together the water, honey, vinegar, molasses, and sambal oelek.
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Carefully add the bourbon to the pan. Cook for a minute or 2. Add the water mixture. Bring to a boil and then cook over medium-high, whisking occasionally, for about 15 minutes or until thickened to your preferred consistency.
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Serve the sauce spooned over the top of the meatballs, or toss cooked meatballs into the pan of sauce and toss to coat.
# Additional Notes:
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Fresh bread crumbs are recommended for added moisture in the meatballs. Use a food processor to blend up fresh bread, rather than using dry bread crumbs.