Cherry BBQ Meatballs

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil for easy cleanup.

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until they are cooked through and lightly browned.

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the cherry BBQ sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil.

Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Stir in the cherry preserves, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5-7 minutes, or until it slightly thickens.

Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to the saucepan with the cherry BBQ sauce. Stir gently to coat the meatballs evenly.

Reduce the heat to low and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Serve the Cherry BBQ Meatballs warm, garnished with additional chopped parsley if desired.

Enjoy your homemade Cherry BBQ Meatballs!