Canadian Meatballs Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a large bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and spices.
• STEP 2.Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
• STEP 3.Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
• STEP 4.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• STEP 5.Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
• STEP 6.Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
• STEP 7.In the same skillet, prepare the cranberry sauce by combining cranberries, sugar, water, and orange zest.
• STEP 8.Cook over medium heat until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens, about 10-12 minutes.
• STEP 9.Return the meatballs to the skillet and simmer in the cranberry sauce for an additional 5 minutes.
• STEP 10.Serve the Canadian meatballs hot with the cranberry sauce on the side.
• STEP 11.Enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• For extra flavor, you can add a dash of Worcestershire sauce or maple syrup to the meatball mixture.
• If you prefer a smoother cranberry sauce, you can blend it in a food processor or blender after cooking.
• These meatballs can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in the oven or microwave before serving.

Storage and Serving

• Store any leftover meatballs and cranberry sauce in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator.
• To serve, reheat the meatballs in the oven or microwave until heated through.
• Serve the meatballs with the cranberry sauce on the side as a dipping sauce or drizzle the sauce over the meatballs before serving.