Smoked Italian Meatballs
Smoked Italian Meatballs are tender, flavorful meatballs seasoned with herbs and Parmesan cheese, slow-smoked for a deep, savory flavor that’s perfect as an appetizer, in pasta, or sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 meatballs 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Smoking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- Optional: marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 250°F (121°C) using hickory or oak pellets.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, egg, and milk. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them on a wire rack or grill-safe tray.
- Place meatballs in the smoker and smoke for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot with marinara sauce or use in your favorite Italian dishes.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness without drying them out.
- For extra flavor, brush meatballs with marinara during the last 30 minutes of smoking.
- Freeze leftover meatballs for easy future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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