Original recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 tablespoon Minnezona House Seasoning
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup finely diced onion
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- ¼ cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
Directions
- Heat smoker to 250°F.
- Mix beef, pork, House Seasoning, breadcrumbs, egg, milk and onion just until combined.
- Form into 1½-inch meatballs and arrange on a smoker-safe rack.
- Smoke 35–45 minutes. Mix barbecue sauce, tomato sauce and honey.
- Brush meatballs with glaze and continue cooking until they reach 160°F internally, about 15–20 minutes more.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Recipe Notes
- Mix gently to keep meatballs tender.
- Ground beef and pork mixtures should reach 160°F.
- Make meatballs uniform so they finish together.
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