Slow Cooker Cherry BBQ (Print View)

Sweet and tangy cherry BBQ meatballs cooked slowly to tender perfection with bold flavors and simple ingredients.

# 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 - Whisk 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.
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 during cooking if possible, until meatballs are heated through and sauce is thick.
05 - Serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Minimal prep and hands-off slow cooker cooking
  • Sweet and savory flavors everyone enjoys
02 -
  • You can swap cherry jam for grape jelly for a classic flavor twist
  • Always check meatball packaging for allergens if required
03 -
  • For a spicier kick, add 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • Use homemade meatballs for extra flavor and control over ingredients
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