Tender pulled pork is stuffed into these bite-size meatballs and then they’re coated in an irresistible sweet and spicy barbecue sauce. Served with roasted potatoes and plenty of barbecue sauce on the side for dipping, these Sweet and Spicy Meatballs have been my boys’ favorite meal for the past couple weeks.
Love this recipe? PIN IT to your DINNER BOARD to save it! Follow BAREFEET IN THE KITCHEN on Pinterest for more great recipes! These Dirty Meatballs were inspired by the Filthy Burgers that we made last summer. Sweet and Spicy Meatballs are everything I love about pulled pork in a bite-size meatball. The bits of pork along the edge of the meatball get a little bit crispy, the inside stays juicy and the whole thing is coated in a sticky sweet and spicy barbecue sauce. I highly recommend you set aside a bit of pulled pork next time you have it in the house because these meatballs are an excellent way to make the most of the leftovers. I like to serve these Sweet and Spicy Meatballs with Roasted Potatoes, Memphis Coleslaw, or Slow Cooker Baked Beans. Here are some more meatball recipes you might like:Kung Pao Meatballs by Iowa Girl EatsJuicy Lucy Meatballs by Spend with PenniesChicken Parmesan Meatballs by Barefeet In The KitchenBaked Greek Meatballs by Kalyn’s KitchenStuffed Bell Pepper Meatballs by Barefeet In The KitchenTeriyaki Meatballs by Mom On Timeout Did you know you can make Air Fryer Meatloaf? I’m betting that method would work nicely with these meatballs too! Kitchen Tip: I use these baking sheets to make this recipe. {originally published 4/4/16 – recipe notes and photos updated 8/25/21}
