Apple Cider Glazed Meatballs

Ingredients

Meatballs

• 1/3 cup shredded apple
• 1 1/2 lbs. ground pork, chicken, or turkey
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 Tablespoons onion, finely diced
• 1/3 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoons cayenne
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Glaze

• 1 cup apple cider
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon apple butter
• 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 Tablespoon chili garlic sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Meatballs

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
3. Place a cookie grate on top that fits the baking sheet.
4. Wash, peel and shred the apple. Place shredded apple onto a paper towel and squeeze out any moisture.
5. Place all the meatballs ingredients into a large bowl and stir together. Use your hands to combine and roll into 1-inch balls.
6. Arrange the meatballs on the grate, place into the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
7. Remove from the oven.

Glaze

1. Place all of the ingredients into a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and let simmer for 2 minutes until the glaze thickens.
2. Place the baked meatballs into the skillet and let cook for a few minutes, stirring gently to coat.
3. Delicious served with rice.