Spicy Barbecue Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup pork cracklings, finely crushed
• 1/4 cup cream
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 lb ground beef or pork
• 1 bottle barbecue sauce
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
2. Mix the egg, crushed cracklings, cream, onion, 2 tsp cayenne and ground meat until just combined. Shape into evenly sized meatballs.
3. Bake for 18–25 minutes, until browned and the centers reach 160°F (71°C).
4. Combine the barbecue sauce with 1 tbsp cayenne. Brush over the meatballs and bake for 10 minutes more.