Pepper Jelly Cocktail Meatballs

Blossom Lady
Feb 28, 2025 12:32 PM
Pepper Jelly Cocktail Meatballs

Glazed in a sauce made with pepper jelly and chipotles in adobo, these sweet and spicy cocktail meatballs will be the star of your next party.

Inspired by grape jelly cocktail meatballs, these sweet and spicy bite-size meatballs are glazed in a sticky sauce made with pepper jelly and chipotles in adobo sauce. While the meatballs can be made purely with ground pork, the combination of pork and beef provides the ideal balance of richness and savoriness to pair with the sugary glaze. A cookie scoop makes it quick and easy to shape the meatballs.

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 pound 80% lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/3 cup panko
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
  • 2 garlic cloves, grated (about 1 teaspoon)
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon hot pepper jelly, divided
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, divided
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce from can, divided
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Total Time:
30 minutes
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