Barbecued Sausage Balls
3/4 pound ground beef
1/3 pound bulk pork sausage
1 egg beaten
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp ground all spice
1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/8th cayenne pepper - optional
Thoroughly mix all until well blended. Shape them into 1 inch balls
and allow to sit covered in the refrigerator for an hour or so.
While the sausage balls are resting comfortably, start the grill
with ample charcoal to make a medium fire (225 deg - 250 deg). Make
sure the coals are on the side of the pit away from where you will
be cooking the meat (this is indirect heat). Allow the grate to
become hot and brush the rack with wire brush to remove impurities.
Carefully place the sausage balls on the grate away from the heat.
There is no need to turn them as they will cook completely and
thoroughly. After about an hour (depending upon how hot your fire
has been) take one and break it apart. If it is no longer pink then
they are done. You may have to try a few to be sure!
You can use them immediately with the cayenne or freeze them for
future use. Enjoy! |