Viral Slow Cooker Cherry BBQ (Print View)

Tender meatballs simmered in a sweet and tangy cherry BBQ sauce, perfect for easy entertaining.

# 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

# Directions:

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 into the slow cooker bowl.
03 - Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs and stir gently to coat evenly.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours, stirring once or twice if possible, until meatballs are heated through and sauce thickens.
05 - Serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Effortless slow cooker preparation for stress-free entertaining
  • Delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors that wow any crowd
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  • The sauce works just as well with grape jelly for a classic flavor swap
  • You can use homemade meatballs, but cooked and cooled before adding to the slow cooker
03 -
  • Add 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy version
  • Stir the meatballs occasionally during cooking for best glaze on each bite
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