The Amish Cook: Barbecued Venison Meatballs
 
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Serves: 18 meatballs
Ingredients
  • 3 pounds ground venison
  • 1 3 /4 cup milk
  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1 cup cracker crumbs
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • Salt and pepper
  • BARBECUE SAUCE
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 3 /4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 1 /2 teaspoon liquid smoke
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground venison, milk, oats, cracker crumbs, eggs, and seasonings.
  2. Stir or knead until the meat mixture is well-combined.
  3. Shape the meat into 1 1 /2 inch balls.
  4. Place the balls on cookie sheets and bake at 350°F until no longer pink inside, approx 15-20 minutes.
  5. In a Dutch oven, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, and liquid smoke.
  6. Stir until well-combined and heat over medium, stirring frequently, until near boiling Add the meatballs to the sauce, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until ready to serve.
Recipe by Amish 365 at https://www.amish365.com/amish-cook-barbecued-venison-meatballs/