Smoked Jelly Balls


 
Rich Dahl

Rich Dahl

R.I.P. 7/21/2024
Nice day here in the mountains, so it’s time to drag out a grill and make something. Decided to make my Jelly Balls. I make a batch of these every year about this time some for football games or just holiday munching.
Added a new twist this year I smoked them with cherry wood.
Performer got the call.


Not shown 1 1/2lb 80/20 and 1lb of mild Italian sausage.
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Ready for the grill.
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The sauce calls for 3/4 cup of ketchup I did a 50/50 with ketchup and #5 sauce.
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After a spin in the blender.
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Two 10 inchers indirect to brown the meatballs.
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Ready for the sauce after they are drained on paper towels.
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In the sauce and ready for a 30 minute indirect cook in the Dutch oven.
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Done
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Came out really great with a nice light smoky taste along with the sweet and sour taste of the meatballs and sauce.

Thanks for coming by.
 
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Mike Willis said:
Those are lookin' pretty tasty Rich! I just might have to try those! Recipe?
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Here ya go Mike.



1 ½ Lbs. 80/20 Hamburger
1 Lb. Mild Italian Sausage
2 Eggs
½ Cup Oatmeal
½ Med Onion Chopped Fine
½ Tsp. Salt
1/2 Tsp Pepper
1 Tsp. Italian Seasoning
2Tsp. Parsley Flakes

Mix everything together and roll into 1 inch balls cook meatballs until brown, drain on paper towels.

Sauce

1 ½ cups Grape Jelly
½ Cup Ketchup
½ Cup BBQ Sauce
1 Cup Water

Mix ingredients in a blender or food processer. Place sauce and meatballs in a pan and slow simmer about ½ hour to blend the flavors. If using for a party they can be kept warm in a crock pot.

Used mostly as a standalone appetizer I have used some over rice and it was quite good.
 
Those things are almost ubiquitous around here during Christmas functions, generally from a crock pot. You just took something simple and cranked it up about 57 notches!! Those look fantastic. What a great idea!
 
Man those look good. I've always just used grape jelly alone, but now I know better. Excellent Rich
 
Rich, those jelly balls look spot on. The wife saw them and says she's wants to take them to a party she's going to next week. Thanks for the recipe.
 
Rich Dahl said:
1 ½ Lbs. 80/20 Hamburger
1 Lb. Mild Italian Sausage
2 Eggs
½ Cup Oatmeal
½ Med Onion Chopped Fine
½ Tsp. Salt
1/2 Tsp Pepper
1 Tsp. Italian Seasoning
2Tsp. Parsley Flakes

Mix everything together and roll into 1 inch balls cook meatballs until brown, drain on paper towels.

Sauce

1 ½ cups Grape Jelly
½ Cup Ketchup
½ Cup BBQ Sauce
1 Cup Water

Mix ingredients in a blender or food processer. Place sauce and meatballs in a pan and slow simmer about ½ hour to blend the flavors. If using for a party they can be kept warm in a crock pot.

Used mostly as a standalone appetizer I have used some over rice and it was quite good.
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Our company is doing a pot luck Friday the 18th (annual event) And I knew when you posted this thread, that this is what I'm going to do / bring. Will need to double up the ingredients, but am hoping for a good do on these. Thanks again Rich
 
ChuckO said:
Our company is doing a pot luck Friday the 18th (annual event) And I knew when you posted this thread, that this is what I'm going to do / bring. Will need to double up the ingredients, but am hoping for a good do on these. Thanks again Rich
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I double this all the time, comes out the same as a single batch. No worries.
 
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