Barbecue Meatballs

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Barbecue Meatballs to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Barbecue Meatballs, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• (PICTURED BELOW)
• dane harvill, mosca, colorado
• I came across this recipe while living abroad many
• years ago. These meatballs are as finger-licking
• good as barbecued ribs but easier to eat.
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds ground beef
• SAUCE:
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup chili sauce
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• Dash Worcestershire sauce
• BACON CHEESE WREATH
• (PICTURED ABOVE)
• lisa carter, warren, indiana
• My grandmother makes this smoky bacon and
• Parmesan spread for parties and holiday get-
• togethers. For a pretty Yuletide presentation,
• accent the cream cheese wreath with parsley and
• pimientos.
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream
• cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions, optional
• 10 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• Parsley sprigs and diced pimientos, optional
• Assorted crackers
• 1 In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream
• cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese and
• onions if desired. Stir in bacon. Cover and

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

refrigerate for 1-2 hours. 2 Invert a small bowl in the center of a serving platter

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Drop cream cheese mixture bowl

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Smooth cream cheese mixture, forming a wreath

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Garnish with parsley and pimientos if desired

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Serve with crackers

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Yield: about 3 cups. 26 | appetizers & beverages