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Beer-BQ Meatballs

Ingredients

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

2 pounds lean ground beef

1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic

2 eggs, beaten

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon black pepper

2 ½ teaspoons salt, divided

1 cup Bourbon “Q” Sauce (recipe below)

1 cup light lager

1 teaspoon sriracha sauce

 

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375° and line a couple of rimmed baking sheets with foil; coat with cooking spray and set aside.
2. Put the panko breadcrumbs into a large bowl and add ground beef, garlic, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and 2 teaspoons salt. Mix with your hands.
3. Use a level measuring tablespoon to form the meatballs, roll them in your hands to round them out, and then arrange them in the prepped pans.
4. In a bowl, whisk together Bourbon “Q” Sauce, light lager, sriracha sauce, and ó teaspoon salt. Pour this evenly over the meatballs and bake 40 to 45 minutes.

 

Bourbon “Q” Sauce

Makes 2 cups.

Ingredients

1 cup ketchup

½ cup bourbon

3 tablespoons brown sugar

3 tablespoons molasses

3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 ½ teaspoons liquid smoke

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

½ teaspoon black pepper

Directions

In a saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer until reduced to 2 cups, stirring often. 

Recipe reprinted with permission from Fox Chapel Publishing.