Slow Cooker Cherry BBQ Meatballs (Printer View)

Sweet and tangy meatballs slow-cooked with cherry preserves and BBQ sauce for bold flavor.

# Components:

→ Meatballs

01 - 32 oz frozen fully cooked meatballs

→ Sauce

02 - 1 cup barbecue sauce
03 - 1 cup cherry preserves
04 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
05 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
06 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/4 tsp onion powder
08 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

# Method:

01 - Whisk together barbecue sauce, cherry preserves, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a medium bowl until smooth.
02 - Place frozen meatballs into the slow cooker bowl.
03 - Pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs and gently stir to coat evenly.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours until meatballs are heated through and sauce is thickened, stirring once or twice if possible.
05 - Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Party-perfect with bold, crowd-pleasing flavors
  • Super simple and uses affordable ingredients
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  • You can substitute frozen meatballs with homemade versions for extra flavor
  • Cherry jam can be replaced with grape jelly for a different twist
03 -
  • Stir once or twice during cooking for a glossy, even sauce
  • Add 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick
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