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Smoker


FOR THE MEATBALLS
3 pieces of bacon
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork or pork hot sausage
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups dense bread, shredded into crumbs
6 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper

FOR 1 SANDWICH
1 Bahn Mi roll, or your favorite sub roll
¼ cup marinara sauce ( Click Here)
3-4 smoked meatballs
¼ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded shredded

FOR THE SMOKED MEATBALLS
Preheat smoker to 250 degrees F, using fruit wood.
In a food processor add the bacon and pulse a few times, until the bacon turns into a paste.
In a large bowl combine the bacon and the remainder of the meatball ingredients and mix well. Roll into 2-inch balls.
Place the meatballs directly on the smoker until internal temperature reads 165 degrees using a digital thermometer.
FOR THE SMOKED MEATBALL SANDWICH
In a medium saucepan, bring the marinara sauce to a simmer. Gently add the meatballs to the sauce to warm up.
Turn oven broiler on to high heat.
Load up your bun with the sauce and 3-4 meatballs. Top with the shredded mozzarella cheese. Place under the broiler for 2-4 minutes, until the cheese melts and bread starts to get toasty. Remove, dive in and enjoy!

You can make the meatballs any size you want. Just cook till they hit 165.

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