Baked Beans With Barbecued Meat Balls
📜 Collection: UK2 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Sides Savory baked beans served with tender spiced pork meatballs glazed in a tangy barbecue sauce. A hearty and comforting side dish or main attraction for any family gathering.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 15 mins | None | 4 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Skillet
- Saucepan
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Serving platter
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | Ground Pork | Lean |
| 1 tsp | Salt | None |
| ⅛ tsp | Pepper | None |
| 1 Tbsp | Fat | For browning |
| ¼ Cup | Catsup | None |
| 1 Tbsp | Brown Sugar | None |
| 1 Tbsp | Cider Vinegar | None |
| 1 Tbsp | Worcestershire Sauce | None |
| 1 Tbsp | Prepared Brown Mustard | None |
| 19 oz Can | Heinz Oven Baked Beans, Boston Style | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare and Brown Meatballs
- Combine 1 lb ground pork, 1 tsp salt, and ⅛ tsp pepper, and form into balls 1 ½ inches in diameter.
- Brown the meatballs in 1 Tbsp fat in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked through.
Step 2: Glaze and Simmer
- In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup catsup, 1 Tbsp brown sugar, 1 Tbsp cider vinegar, 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1 Tbsp prepared brown mustard.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs, cover the skillet, and simmer for about 5 minutes or until the sauce is thick and glossy.
Step 3: Heat Beans and Assemble
- In a separate saucepan, heat the 19 oz can Heinz Oven Baked Beans, Boston Style until piping hot.
- Pour the heated beans onto a hot serving platter and arrange the glazed meatballs over the top.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Meatballs can be formed ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before cooking.
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