Cabernet Sauvignon Pairings Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• ⁷⁄₁₀ lb ground pork or beef
• ½ cup celery, finely chopped
• ½ cup onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• ¼ cup mustard
• ½ cup rosemary
• salt and pepper, to taste
• fresh cranberries
• cinnamon
• sugar
• white wine
• salt, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   For cranberries, heat the cranberries with cinnamon, sugar, and white wine in a saucepan.

2. 2

   Cook cranberries on medium heat until they are very soft, about 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool, and blend until smooth

3. 3

   In a large bowl, mix all remaining ingredients together.

4. 4

   Combine gently with your hands until just incorporated (do not overmix).

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes, then increase the temperature to 375°F (190°C) and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Cool slightly, and serve with cranberry sauce.