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Smoked Meatball Sub

Charlie
Want to make the most EPIC meatball sub? Then you have to try smoking your meatball first. Then we grill then in a cast iron pan with marinade and top with mozzarella to melt! Then we create this sub with all the usual toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Assemble Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Barbecue, bbq, dinner, grill
Servings 4 serves
Calories 502 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meatball

  • 1 lbs beef mince
  • 1 lbs pork mince
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp BBQ rub
  • 1 egg

Sub:

  • Hoagie rolls
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • ½ cup sliced mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

Step 1: Make The Meatballs

  • First, add your bread crumbs, minced garlic, BBQ rub, and egg to a large mixing bowl.Mix together until the consistency of wet sand, then let set for 5 minute
  • Then add the ground pork and ground beef and mix thoroughly. Add another egg if the meatballs are too dry and more bread crumbs if too wet. Next, form the ground meat into 3-4 oz meatballs.
  • Place all the meatballs into the fridge to set for 30 minutes. Preheat your smoker for indirect cooking at medium-low heat (about 300F).

Step 2: Smoke The Meatballs

  • Add your meatballs to the smoker to cook until 165F (about 30-45 minutes). Once the meatballs are done, place them into a skillet or foil and cover with marinara sauce.
  • Place back on the smoker to cook for another 15 minutes until warmed. When done, pull off and keep warm.
  • Remove them from the smoker when they reach an internal meat temperature of 165°F. 
  • Once the meatballs are done, place them into a skillet and cover them with 3/4 of the marinara sauce.Add sliced mozzarella slices on top of your meatballs. Then put the skillet under a broiler to melt the cheese until browned.
  • Then, place back on the smoker to cook for another 15 minutes until warmed.

Step 3: Assemble And Serve!

  • Slice each sub roll open, and then add your meatballs and spoon on some marinara sauce. Garnish with Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese.
  • Finally, top your meatball sandwiches with shredded mozzarella cheese and broil until the cheese melts and the rolls are golden brown.
  • Pair the sub with some onion rings French fries or a bold red Italian wine and serve!
Keyword smoked meat balls, smoked meatball sub