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Grilled Roasted Red Pepper Meatball Skewers

Grilled Roasted Red Pepper Meatball Skewers

Danielle Bennett Dimovski
Diva Q, Barrie ON

1st Annual Porkapalooza recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 lb (1.8 kg) ground pork
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • ½ cup (125 mL) ajvar (roasted red pepper spread)
  • 1 medium onion, finely minced
  • 1 egg
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) finely minced garlic
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) baking soda
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) dried parsley
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) kosher salt
  • ½ Tbsp (7 mL) finely ground black pepper
  • ½ Tbsp (7 mL) paprika
  • 1½ cups (375 mL) BBQ sauce, for glaze

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients, except BBQ sauce. Mix very well.

Using a small ice cream scoop, scoop portions of the meat mixture onto a cookie sheet. Chill in fridge for 10 minutes or overnight until firm.

Lightly oil grill and preheat to medium-high heat. Thread 3-4 meatballs on two metal skewers for an entrée serving or 1-2 on small skewers for appetizers.

Grill each side of the skewers for 4-5 minutes, turning often or until the internal temperature of the meatballs are 160°F (71°C). Glaze with BBQ sauce and cook for 1 more minute.

Tips

Grilled meatballs keep well in the freezer.

Recipe can also be made into a meatloaf - after step 1, spread the meat mixture into a loaf pan and bake at 350°F for about 40 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf is 160°F (71°C). Serve with BBQ sauce.

Yield: about 32 meatballs
Prep time: 20 minutes + 10 minutes fridge time
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes

Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cooking Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 45 Minutes

Tags: bbq | Diva Q | ground pork | meatballs | Porkapalooza | skewers |