BBQ Bacon Meatballs

Steps

• 1

  Mix beef, egg, milk, breadcrumbs, and Traeger Beef Rub in a large bowl by hand. Once well mixed, make 2-ounce meatballs until complete.

  Ingredients

  • 1 Pound ground beef

  • 1  Egg

  • 1/4 Cup milk

  • 1/2 Cup breadcrumbs

  • 2 Tablespoon Traeger Beef Rub

• 2

  Wrap each meatball with a half slice of bacon and slide toothpick all the way through.

  Ingredients

  • 4 Strips bacon, cut in half

• 3

  Put Traeger Rub in a small bowl and roll each meatball in the rub until well coated.

  Ingredients

  • 1/4 Cup Traeger Rub

• 4

  When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  Super Smoke

• 5

  Place the meatballs on the grate, close the lid and smoke for 1 hour.

  180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

  Super Smoke

• 6

  Increase the Traeger temperature to 350°F and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. Cook meatballs for another 20 to 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F to 165°F.

  350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  160 ˚F / 71 ˚C

• 7

  About 10 minutes before the meatballs are ready, brush with Traeger Apricot BBQ Sauce and allow it to caramelize.

  Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Traeger Apricot BBQ Sauce

• 8

  Remove from grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Enjoy!