Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Sauce
Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Sauce is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 450°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 450°F.
Coat a rimmed baking sheet with oil.
Using your hands, mix pork, turkey, eggs, garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, fennel, 4 tsp. chopped sage, 2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. pepper in a large bowl until incorporated.
Roll into 1" balls, making sure to pack firmly.
Transfer balls to prepared baking sheet, packing them snuggly.
Roast meatballs until firm and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook cranberry sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, ginger, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking constantly, until smooth, about 5 minutes.
Using a pastry brush, generously coat meatballs with 1/3 cup cranberry sauce mixture.
Return meatballs to oven and continue to bake until glaze is shiny and caramelized, about 5 minutes more.
Shake sheet to coat meatballs with sauce.
Transfer remaining sauce to a serving bowl and transfer meatballs to a serving platter.
Top meatballs with sage leaves before serving, if using.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.