Cape Cod Cocktail Meatballs
Cape Cod Cocktail Meatballs feature tender meatballs in a cranberry-based sauce.They offer a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors.This recipe is easy, quick, and ideal for entertaining.Perfect for holidays, parties, and potluck gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 kg (2 lbs) frozen or homemade meatballs
- 1 can (400 g) whole cranberry sauce
- 1 cup chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or slow cooker, add cranberry sauce and chili sauce.
- Stir in brown sugar, lemon juice, and black pepper until well combined.
- Add meatballs and gently coat them with the sauce.
- Simmer on low heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve warm with toothpicks for easy snacking.
Notes
- Frozen meatballs save time and work perfectly in this recipe.
- Sauce thickens as it simmers.
- Stir gently to avoid breaking meatballs.
- Flavor improves if rested for 10 minutes before serving.
- Can be made a day ahead and reheated