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sauce for cocktail meatballs..
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Everyone here is probably quite tired already of my office party, but it's not until the end of September! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> Anyway, I found some decent frozen prepared meatballs (and NO, I DON'T want any meatball recipes, as I don't want to mess with it!!!)... I am still looking for a sauce to go over them in the chafing dish for the party. We're talking just cocktail meatballs here, not served over any kind of pasta. I know about the standard grape jelly and chili sauce (I think??).. Any other good, very easy recipes?
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Re: sauce for cocktail meatballs..
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OK, that's what I was planning on doing, just checking!!
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Re: sauce for cocktail meatballs..
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Beef gravy <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" /> not too thick.
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Re: sauce for cocktail meatballs..
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I use grape jelly and barbecue sauce.
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Re: sauce for cocktail meatballs..
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I have a way to keep them warm.
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I am going to try out the chili sauce and grape jelly, probably tomorrow and if it tastes OK, will probably go with that.
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Chilli Sauce & Saucy Susan Peach/Apricot (mixed 50/50) is a great combination too! Or Duck Sauce/Chilli Sauce (50/50)...
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Re: sauce for cocktail meatballs..
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I know that I would not be able to find that Penzey's, as we live in the sticks! Problem is that I want to try everything before I serve it for this occasion, so I probably won't try it for this time. Not sure exactly what I'm going to do with the meatballs yet. Did the grape jelly and chili sauce and it was only OK, I thought.
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Cranberry Honey Mustard sauce sounds delish...who makes it?
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Re: sauce for cocktail meatballs..
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OK, office party is tomorrow... Finally.. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Grin.gif" alt="" /> Hopefully I will have some pictures to post on Friday.... Wish me luck!!
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And take pictures! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
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Re: sauce for cocktail meatballs..
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Thanks, guys. I am having a couple of friends come help today, so hopefully I can actually enjoy some of my own party! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Smile.gif" alt="" /> And I do have my camera there, so hopefully will remember to take some pictures! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />
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Re: sauce for cocktail meatballs..
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Party was very nice. Will try to get round to posting some pictures tomorrow or the weekend..
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Re: sauce for cocktail meatballs..
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Southshore said: A little late, I know, but ginger ale and ketchup makes a nice sauce for meatballs. YESSSSS! (be sure to use Ginger Ale with Sugar... the Diet Ginger Ale just doesn't make it!)... YUMMMMM! I had forgoten about this recipe!
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Re: sauce for cocktail meatballs..
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I make my sweet n sour stuffed cabbage using that sauce... Brian is right, do NOT substitute diet Ginger Ale. Use equal amounts of Ginger Ale to Ketchup. I put the ginger ale in the pot first to warm up and dissipate the fizz. When all the fizz is gone, I add the ketchup and a 2-3 ginger snap cookies (finely ground).
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Re: sauce for cocktail meatballs..
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Oooo... The ground ginger snap addition sounds really good!
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peconic said: Oooo... The ground ginger snap addition sounds really good! Grandma's secret addition... adds just the right amount of [color:"red"] zing[/color] <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Cool.gif" alt="" />
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Re: sauce for cocktail meatballs..
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I made a variation of these for a Pot Luck last night... They were excellent and at least ten people asked for the recipe! The Guiness Stout really makes a nice addition to the flavors!
Frozen pre-made Itallian meatballs two parts Chili Sauce one part Grape Jam one part Saucy Susan one part, reduced by 1/3, Guiness Stout Cayenne to taste
I steam (yes, steam) the meatballs to thaw and heat... (This keeps the meatballs very tender, and they don't get rubbery)... mix and heat remaining ingredients... Toss meatballs in the sauce to cover... Keep hot in a crockpot...
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Re: sauce for cocktail meatballs..
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Steaming the meatballs would not allow the meatballs to brown. Do you brown them before tossing them in the sauce? I guess you are using frozen prepackaged meatballs for your recipe. I prefer making my own meatballs so that wouldn't work for me as I make them and cook them fresh not frozen.
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Re: sauce for cocktail meatballs..
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Elizabeth... The frozen meatballs from the market are pre-browned... I like the ease of the frozen meatballs... Took me all of 30 mins. to make the ones yesterday... sauce and steamed meatballs... I won't spend the time to make meatballs from scratch... The frozen ones are close enough for me... esp. when you overpower the flavor with any sauce...
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Re: sauce for cocktail meatballs..
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a meatball without fat is like eating a ball of sawdust... and what is a meat ball, but burger meat with fillers??? and it's not like we eat them every night of the week... They are a once in a while thing...
anyway, to each his own... we like the frozen ones, and they are certainly a lot less work...
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Re: sauce for cocktail meatballs..
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Agreed, it depends on how often one has them. I guess maybe it might be worth making up a huge batch of them and freezing them and using them as need be, or if you are having a big party. But otherwise, I agree, frozen ones are fine. We had frozen meatballs with some BBQ sauce on them for lunch today cooked in the crockpot for a couple hours, watching football game, plus veggies and dip, cheese and grapes. It was a really nice football nosh!
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Re: sauce for cocktail meatballs..
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I think it also has to do with the brand you buy... we always try to get Moma Lucias... the small meatballs... about 1" in diameter... They are very good, esp. steamed (nice and tender when steamed and they are pre-browned)... very easy from freezer to plate...
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