BBQ Bourbon Venison Meatballs
Indulge in the mouthwatering experience of BBQ Bourbon Venison Meatballs, where tender ground venison meets a luscious bourbon glaze. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, these meatballs deliver a delightful balance of smoky sweetness that will impress your guests. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they are a unique twist on traditional barbecue favorites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground venison
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground venison, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about one inch in diameter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine bourbon, ketchup, and brown sugar. Stir until bubbling.
- Bake meatballs for about 20 minutes or until cooked through and browned.
- Pour half of the sauce over the meatballs and return to the oven for an additional five minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (120g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg