Cocktail Turkey Meatballs

• FOR THE MEATBALLS
• ground turkey↗1⁄2 lb
• breadcrumbs↗1⁄4 cup
• buttermilk↗1⁄4 cup

  (I used low fat)

• egg yolk, beaten↗1
• fresh sage, finely minced↗2 tablespoons
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• pepper↗
• oil

  (for frying)

• FOR THE SAUCE
• ketchup↗1⁄2 cup
• balsamic vinegar↗2 tablespoons
• honey↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   For the meatballs, combine breadcrumbs and buttermilk in small bowl and let sit for about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Combine turkey in medium bowl with egg, fresh sage, salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Stir in breadcrumb mixture.

4. 4

   Roll into 1-inch meatballs.

5. 5

   Make the sauce in a small saucepan combining the ketchup, vinegar and honey over medium heat.

6. 6

   Simmer for about 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Heat large skillet over medium high heat with a little oil for frying, and add meatballs.

8. 8

   Fry meatballs until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Lower heat and pour sauce over meatballs, stirring gently to coat, and let simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes or until nicely combined and heated through.

10. 10

    Serve meatballs with toothpicks.

11. 11

    Can be kept warm in a chafing dish or a crockpot.