slow cooker turkey & pork meatballs w/orange sauce

Cary, NC
Updated on Jan 2, 2013

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 ---
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

  • Step 1
    Spray interior of slow cooker thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Step 2
    Prepare 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.
  • Step 3
    Mix together sauce ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Step 4
    Place meatballs in slow cooker, stacking them one on another. Pour sauce over meatballs.
  • Step 5
    Place 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)
  • Step 6
    Serve warm either on small appetizer plates or with toothpicks for guests to pick meatballs out from the slow cooker.

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