"My family loves the sweet and spicy combination and declared this recipe an instant favorite just for that reason. The meatballs start sweet but finish with a little heat! —Anne Ormond, Dover, New Hampshire..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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15 Ritz crackers, crushed
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1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
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1/4 cup 2% milk
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4 teaspoons brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
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1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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1/2 pound ground beef
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1/2 pound ground pork
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1/2 pound ground veal
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SAUCE:
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1/2 cup honey
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1/4 cup Buffalo wing sauce
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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2 tablespoons orange marmalade
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2 tablespoons apricot spreadable fruit
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2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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Hot cooked rice or pasta
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Sliced celery, optional