Alright, so, I got this craving for some good old smoked meatballs the other day. I mean, who doesn’t love a good meatball, right? But I wanted to kick it up a notch, get that smoky flavor infused into them. So, I figured, why not share my little adventure with y’all?
First things first, I gathered up my ingredients. I’m no professional chef, just a guy who likes to cook, so I kept it simple. Ground beef, of course, that’s the star of the show. Then I grabbed some breadcrumbs, you know, to hold everything together.
- Ground beef: Main ingredient.
- Breadcrumbs: Binding.
- Milk: Just a splash, to keep them from drying out. I read somewhere it makes them tender.
- Egg: This is like the glue, also some moisture.
- Parmesan: I saw someone online say this was their secret weapon, so why not? Gotta have that cheesy goodness.
- Spices: Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder – the usual suspects. I didn’t measure, just sprinkled until it felt right. I heard without spices they will turn out bland, I don’t want that.
Next up, I got down to business. Mixed all that stuff together in a big bowl. I used my hands, don’t be shy, get in there and really mix it up! You want everything evenly distributed. Once it was all mixed, I started rolling them into balls. I made them a decent size, not too big, not too small, just right. I did hear that homemade meatballs can be used as a sandwich filling, appetizer, or simple dinner, pretty useful.
Then came the fun part – smoking! I heated up my smoker to a nice low temperature. The key here is low and slow. I put those bad boys in there and let them smoke for a good while, I lost track of time honestly, but it was more than an hour for sure. The whole house started to smell amazing, like a barbecue joint. I think I saw somewhere saying it only needs 90 minutes from scratch, they must be a pro.
I kept checking on them, making sure they were cooking evenly. After a while, they started to get that beautiful smoky color. I took them out, and man, they looked and smelled heavenly.
Result
I let them rest for a bit, then dug in. And let me tell you, they were delicious! The smoke flavor was on point, and they were so juicy and tender. I served them up with some pasta and sauce, and it was a hit.
So, there you have it, my smoked meatball experience. It wasn’t hard at all, and the results were totally worth it. If you’re a meatball fan, you gotta try smoking them. Trust me, you won’t regret it!
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