Viral Slow Cooker Cherry BBQ (Print View)

Tender meatballs cooked slow in a sweet, tangy cherry BBQ sauce, ideal for easy entertaining or dinner.

# 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

# Preparation Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses budget-friendly ingredients for a crowd-pleasing appetizer
  • Simple slow cooker recipe with bold flavor and minimal prep
02 -
  • Grape jelly can be substituted for cherry preserves for a traditional flavor
  • Meatball ingredients vary: always read packaging for allergens if sensitive
03 -
  • Add 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy version
  • Serve meatballs over cooked rice for an easy main dish
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