Smoked Carnivore Meatballs Recipe

Smoked Carnivore Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 lbs ground meat (a meatloaf blend, or any fatty ground beef, pork, and/or lamb works well)

• 3 large eggs

• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese (torn by hand into small pieces)

• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese

• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)

• Redmond’s salt (or your preferred salt) to taste

• Optional: black pepper, garlic powder, or herbs (optional if you’re okay with a bit of seasoning beyond just carnivore)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Smoker:
   Preheat your smoker to 250°F. This slow and low temperature helps the meatballs cook evenly while absorbing that smoky flavor.

2. Prepare Meatball Mixture:

   • In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, eggs, mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, and salt.

   • Mix everything by hand until fully combined. The mixture will be a bit wet due to the cheese and eggs, which helps keep the meatballs juicy.

3. Form Meatballs:

   • Use your hands to form the meat mixture into meatballs. You can make them any size, but typically 1 to 1.5-inch diameter meatballs are a good size for even cooking.

4. Smoke the Meatballs:

   • Place the meatballs on a rack or directly on the grill grates of the smoker. Make sure they’re spaced out enough so they cook evenly.

   • Smoke the meatballs at 250°F for about 2 hours. This will allow the meatballs to take on a nice smoky flavor while they cook through.

5. Finish at Higher Temperature:

   • After 2 hours, raise the temperature to 375°F. Let the meatballs cook for another 10 minutes to crisp up the exterior and ensure they reach an internal temperature of 170°F.

   • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meatballs.

6. Rest the Meatballs:

   • Once they’re done, remove them from the smoker and let them rest for a few minutes. This helps retain the juiciness inside and makes them easier to handle.

7. Serve:

   • You can serve them as-is or with a dipping sauce like sour cream or melted butter for extra flavor. You can also drizzle a bit of extra melted mozzarella on top for even more cheese goodness.

Optional Dips/Pairings:

• Sour Cream (as you enjoyed)

• Melted Butter (definitely a carnivore-friendly win)

• Homemade Carnivore-friendly ketchup (if you’re craving a tangy dip)

It sounds like you really nailed the flavor, and with those cheesy pockets, they must’ve been incredibly moist and savory. Let me know if you want to tweak any flavors or need any extra ideas!