Day Part: Main Dishes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 bag frozen meatballs (or make your own)
• 1 pound bacon slices
• 1 cup dark brown CRYSTAL SUGAR^®
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Thaw frozen meatballs.
2. Cut bacon in half or thirds, depending on size of the meatballs.
3. Wrap bacon strip around the meatball using a non-frill toothpick to hold it together.
4. Preheat oven to temperature as instructed on the bag of meatballs. Line a rimmed cookie sheet tray with nonstick foil or parchment paper.
5. In separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and cayenne pepper until blended, then gently roll the wrapped meatballs in the mix and place on baking sheet.
6. Repeat to create desired number of wrapped meatballs.
7. Bake for the time listed on the package until the bacon has crisped, and internal temperature of meatball has reached 165°F.
8. Plate, cool for a few minutes… then eat!

Yield: 3 meatballs per serving

INGREDIENTS

• 1 bag frozen meatballs (or make your own)
• 1 pound bacon slices
• 1 cup dark brown CRYSTAL SUGAR^®
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Thaw frozen meatballs.
2. Cut bacon in half or thirds, depending on size of the meatballs.
3. Wrap bacon strip around the meatball using a non-frill toothpick to hold it together.
4. Preheat oven to temperature as instructed on the bag of meatballs. Line a rimmed cookie sheet tray with nonstick foil or parchment paper.
5. In separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and cayenne pepper until blended, then gently roll the wrapped meatballs in the mix and place on baking sheet.
6. Repeat to create desired number of wrapped meatballs.
7. Bake for the time listed on the package until the bacon has crisped, and internal temperature of meatball has reached 165°F.
8. Plate, cool for a few minutes… then eat!

Yield: 3 meatballs per serving

INGREDIENTS

• 1 bag frozen meatballs (or make your own)
• 1 pound bacon slices
• 1 cup dark brown CRYSTAL SUGAR^®
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

DIRECTIONS

1. Thaw frozen meatballs.
2. Cut bacon in half or thirds, depending on size of the meatballs.
3. Wrap bacon strip around the meatball using a non-frill toothpick to hold it together.
4. Preheat oven to temperature as instructed on the bag of meatballs. Line a rimmed cookie sheet tray with nonstick foil or parchment paper.
5. In separate bowl, mix the brown sugar and cayenne pepper until blended, then gently roll the wrapped meatballs in the mix and place on baking sheet.
6. Repeat to create desired number of wrapped meatballs.
7. Bake for the time listed on the package until the bacon has crisped, and internal temperature of meatball has reached 165°F.
8. Plate, cool for a few minutes… then eat!

Yield: 3 meatballs per serving

INGREDIENTS

1 3-pound chicken, cut up
1 cup granulated CRYSTAL SUGAR^® 
1 cup ketchup
½ cup white vinegar or wine
1½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon parsley flakes

DIRECTIONS

1. Place chicken in 9 x 13-inch pan.
2. Mix remaining ingredients and heat until bubbly. Pour over chicken.
3. Bake at 325°F for 1½ to 2 hours.
4. Turn and baste chicken during baking.

Yield: 6–8 servings. 

INGREDIENTS

½ cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
4 boneless-skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons oil
1 chicken bouillon cube
¾ cup boiling water
3 tablespoons firmly packed light brown CRYSTAL SUGAR^®
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

DIRECTIONS

1. In bag, combine flour, salt and paprika. Brush chicken breasts with lemon juice. Add chicken pieces one at a time to bag and shake well. 
2. In large skillet, brown chicken in hot oil. Dissolve bouillon cube in ¾ cup boiling water; slowly pour over chicken in skillet. Stir in brown sugar, lemon peel and any remaining lemon juice.
3. Cover and reduce heat. Cook chicken over low heat until tender, 30 to 40 minutes.

Yield: 4 servings.

INGREDIENTS

4 pounds spareribs
½ cup firmly packed light brown CRYSTAL SUGAR^®
1 cup chili sauce
½ cup vinegar
generous dash of TABASCO^® sauce
½ cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons liquid smoke

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut spareribs into serving size pieces. (I use country-style ribs.) Place meaty side up in a single layer in a shallow pan. 
2. Roast at 450°F for 30 minutes. Drain off the fat.
3. Combine remaining ingredients. Pour over ribs. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and continue roasting for 1 to 1½ hours. Baste the ribs periodically.