slow cooker turkey & pork meatballs w/orange sauce
I accidentally added cilantro to a very similar meatball recipe and enjoyed it so much, I added cilantro to this recipe. Was a HIT!!
prep time
1 Hr
cook time
6 Hr
method
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yield
5 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground turkey
- 1 pound lean ground pork
- 1 1/2 tablespoons no-salt seasoning blend containing garlic, onion, spices, parsley, etc.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- SAUCE:
- 2 cups jarred orange marmalade
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup diced sweet onion
- 2 tablespoons diced cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons diced chili peppers in adobo sauce, plus 1 tablespoon sauce
- - zest from one orange
- 3 - pieces cooked bacon, diced
- 1 tablespoon diced basil leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
How To Make slow cooker turkey & pork meatballs w/orange sauce
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Step 1Spray interior of slow cooker thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray.
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Step 2Prepare meatballs. In a large bowl and with hands, mix together all meatball ingredients. Roll into balls 1-inch or 1 1/2-inches in diameter. Drop onto a baking dish lined with waxed paper. Cover with aluminum foil and set in refrigerator at least 30 minutes.
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Step 3Mix together sauce ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside.
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Step 4Place meatballs in slow cooker, stacking them one on another. Pour sauce over meatballs.
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Step 5Place the lid on top of the slow cooker and allow the meatballs to cook for 6 to 8 hours. Meatballs are ready when the internal temperature of each one has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit, determined by a meat thermometer. Basting, if desired during cooking time (careful not to let heat out from slow cooker)
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Step 6Serve warm either on small appetizer plates or with toothpicks for guests to pick meatballs out from the slow cooker.
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