Meatballs with Maple Onion Bacon Jam is a delicious appetizer or main dish meal. We like them year-round, but they seem to go well with winter get togethers.
Delicious Anytime
Sometimes I don’t have a lot of time in the kitchen once I get off the highway and back to the ranch. So much to do! You can always make the meatballs in advance and whip up the Maple Onion Bacon Jam at the last minute. It seems like I always have these ingredients on hand anyway, so this is a “go-to” recipe.
You can always make the jam ahead of time, but if you add the bacon too early, it will get soggy and lose it’s toothy bite. Making the maple onion bacon jam at the last minute keeps the texture of the bacon perfectly crisp.
Easy to Make Ahead of Time
If you are short on time, make the meatballs in a day or two in advance. Once they are cooked, cool them down completely and then store in the freezer until you need them. If you have a potluck dinner to attend, even better. Just take the meatballs and jam with you and pop into the microwave for a quick warm up.
I like serving Meatballs with Maple Onion Bacon Jam with the jam spooned into a warm platter first then topping with the meatballs. Otherwise, I think the presentation looks like a big gooey mess. Also, if the jam is served on the bottom of the platter your guests can opt for more or less jam according to their taste. Both cilantro and parsley work as a garnish.
I serve these meatballs with a nice fruity Malbec and a small cheese board for appetizers with friends. A bottle of tabasco on the side would be a good idea also.
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