Here is a recipe that came from my mom years ago. I haven't smoked em yet, but they are very good - smoking will make them better I'm sure. Make these balls large. I would probably smoke the balls to about 150º then put in pan and cover with sauce to finish. Enjoy
3 LBS. GROUND CHUCK
2 TSP. SALT
2 EGGS
2 TSP. PEPPER
2 CUPS REGULAR OATS
1 TSP. GARLIC POWDER
1 13OZ EVAPORATED MILK
2 TSP. CHILI POWDER
1 CUP CHOPPED ONION (MAY USE LESS IF DESIRED)
MIX ALL TOGETHER AND SHAPE INTO LARGE BALLS. PLACE INTO GREASED DEEP BAKING DISH.
TO MAKE SAUCE:
MIX A 32 OZ. BOTTLE OF KETCHUP, 1 TSP. GARLIC POWDER, 2 CUPS BROWN SUGAR, 1 CUP CHOPPED ONION, 1 1\2 TSP LIQUID SMOKE.
POUR OVER MEATBALLS.
(ONION OPTIONAL)
DO NOT COVER PAN. BAKE IN A 350 DEGREE OVEN FOR 1 HOUR.
THIS MAKES APPROXIMATELY 35 MEATBALLS.
3 LBS. GROUND CHUCK
2 TSP. SALT
2 EGGS
2 TSP. PEPPER
2 CUPS REGULAR OATS
1 TSP. GARLIC POWDER
1 13OZ EVAPORATED MILK
2 TSP. CHILI POWDER
1 CUP CHOPPED ONION (MAY USE LESS IF DESIRED)
MIX ALL TOGETHER AND SHAPE INTO LARGE BALLS. PLACE INTO GREASED DEEP BAKING DISH.
TO MAKE SAUCE:
MIX A 32 OZ. BOTTLE OF KETCHUP, 1 TSP. GARLIC POWDER, 2 CUPS BROWN SUGAR, 1 CUP CHOPPED ONION, 1 1\2 TSP LIQUID SMOKE.
POUR OVER MEATBALLS.
(ONION OPTIONAL)
DO NOT COVER PAN. BAKE IN A 350 DEGREE OVEN FOR 1 HOUR.
THIS MAKES APPROXIMATELY 35 MEATBALLS.