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I even used frozen meatballs since I was in a time crunch!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"VictoriaElaine"},"reviewBody":"I was skeptical of using pork sausage for the meatballs (have always used ground beef for meatballs) & a little unsure of how the cranberry sauce would taste, but decided to give it a try due to the positive reviews.  I'm so glad I did - it is soooo delicious!  I don't like smoked sausage links, so I sliced up a pound of polka kielbasa as a substitute.  Loved having both meatballs & sausage in one dish.  What I loved about the sauce, besides the taste, is that it doesn't make so much that the meatballs drown in it, like the grape jelly\/chili sauce recipe.  I will definitely be making this for the holidays this year!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-10-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"ProblemChild"},"reviewBody":"Somebody should change the name of this recipe to AWESOME Cranberry Meatballs & Sausage!! These were so great. I took them to a house warming party & everyone raved. Particularly about the meatballs. I used Jimmy Dean's Premium Italian Pork Sausage for mine but I think you could easily substitute hot, mild or sage depending on your preference & still have great results. I completely agree with the other review which said these are much better than the ones coated in chili sauce & grape jelly. Will definitley be making them again. Thanks for the recipe & making me the most popular guest at the party!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lcronan"},"reviewBody":"I used 2 lbs of Italian sausage - 1lb spicy and 1lb mild- instead of the links - turned out AMAZING! I just doubled the ingredients that mix in the meatballs. There was plenty of sauce!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-01-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bicktasw"},"reviewBody":"I made this recipe for Christmas Eve and everyone loved it!  When I made it, I used dried onion flakes (about 1 teaspoon) instead of a diced onion and I added about 1 tablespoon of water to the breadcrumb mixture.  The meatballs were tasty and tender but I think I'll use plain ground pork the next time I make them as the sausage flavor was a bit too strong for our taste ....... thus the 4 star rating.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Khourtney"},"reviewBody":"Its a hit every year! 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