Recipes

Wild Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Glaze

December 26, 2024 / Georgia / Missouri / Pennsylvania / turkey / upland bird / Wisconsin

These tender wild turkey meatballs are baked and coated in a tangy cranberry glaze, making them perfect for appetizers or as a flavorful main dish.

These tender wild turkey meatballs are baked and coated in a tangy cranberry glaze, making them perfect for appetizers or as a flavorful main dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground wild turkey
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (garden-grown)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (garden-grown)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
  • 2 tbsp orange juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In a bowl, combine ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
  2. Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until fully cooked.
  3. In a saucepan, heat cranberry sauce and orange juice until smooth. Toss meatballs in the glaze before serving.

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