Nerdmom's Dressed up Glazed Li'l Smokies or Meatballs

More than just cranberry sauce and ketchup, this recipe is more complex with a heartier flavor. I'm always asked for this recipe! Although they are made on the stovetop, they can be kept warm in a crockpot and served from it.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 48 smokies or meatballs

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup ketchup
• 2  tablespoons onions, grated (NOT minced or chopped)
• 1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
• 1 (12 ounce) jar chili sauce
• 2  tablespoons brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 (14 ounce) packages  smokies or 48  meatballs, pre-cooked

Directions

1. Combine sauce ingredients and heat in sauce pan.
2. Heat until cranberry sauce has dissolved and all ingredients are well combined.
3. If you are serving from a crockpot (to keep them warm), pour sauce over smokies or pre-cooked meatballs in the crockpot, otherwise, just add the smokies or meatballs to the pan.
4. It is best to let these cook at a low temperature for 30-60 minutes.
5. If you are keeping them in a crockpot, DO NOT put the lid on. These will end up with way too much watered down sauce.
6. Serve hot.