Smoked BBQ meatball pizza on the akorn chargriller

BBQ sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade BBQ sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade BBQ sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella has less fat, while cheddar is often cheaper.

smoked meatballs

🥗Healthier: baked meatballs

💰Cheaper: ground beef patties

Baked meatballs can be healthier, while ground beef patties are often less expensive.

fresh basil

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Spinach adds nutrition, while dried basil is more economical.

Mix minced meat, egg, parmesan cheese, sour cream, and spices together in a bowl.

Refrigerate the meat mixture for 3 to 6 hours to allow flavors to combine.

Form meatballs approximately half the size of a golf ball.

Prepare the Acorn Char Griller by placing hot coals and a heat deflector, aiming for a temperature of about 300°F.

Smoke the meatballs for approximately 45 minutes until they have a good smoke color.

Increase the grill temperature to between 500°F to 550°F.

Prepare the pizzas with homemade tomato sauce, cheese, smoked meatballs, onion, green chilies, and more cheese on top.

Drizzle with Sriracha barbecue sauce before cooking.

Cook the pizzas for approximately 3.5 to 4 minutes, monitoring the base to prevent burning.

Remove the pizzas from the grill, slice, and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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