"This will also work well using Lil Smokies in place of meatballs and are best served from a crockpot with a long fork, you may bake the meatballs cool then freeze just thaw in refrigerator overnight and drop in the simmering sauce and may be oven-baked or browned in a skillet, you might need to adjust the sauce ingredients to suit taste, if you like more cranberry flavor then increase the cranberry sauce by half a can or one can"

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Step 1

Place all ingredients in a large bowl; mix well using clean hands (you might need more breadcrumbs to hold the mixture together).

Step 2

Shape into about 1-inch balls or smaller.

Step 3

Place on a greased baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for about 22-25 minutes or until cooked through or you may cook the meatballs in a skillet.

Step 5

For sauce; in a large saucepan over medium heat blend the cranberry sauce, chili sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice (start with 2 tablespoons lemon juice) and hot sauce to taste; mix to combine then adjust ingredients to suit taste if desired.