Traeger Meatballs
These juicy meatballs are cooked on the Traeger which adds a delcious smoky flavor, then topped with marinara sauce and mozzarella so that they are extra decadent,
Ingredients
- 1 lb Pork Mince
- 1 lb Beef Mince
- 1/2 Bread Crumbs
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp BBQ rub
- 1 whole egg
- 1 jar Marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup sliced mozzerealla
Instructions
- Add your bread crumbs, minced garlic, bbq rub and egg to a bowl. Mix together until the consistency of wet sand, then let set for 5 minutes. Next 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 to 300°F and set it up for indirect cooking. Add your wood pellets; try fruit woods, like cherry wood or apple wood, for a mild flavor. Would you prefer a strong flavor, try hickory or mesquite.
- Add your meatballs to the smoker to cook until 165°F. It will take around 30-45 minutes to reach this temperature. Use an internal thermometer to measure and pull them from the smoker when they reach 165°F.
- Once the meatballs have reached the correct temperature, place them in a cast iron skillet and top with the marinara sauce. Top the meatballs with mozzarella slices and place the skillet back in the smoker for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has warmed and the cheese has melted.