Description
These Slow Cooker BBQ Meatballs combine savory frozen meatballs with a tangy and sweet BBQ sauce enhanced by cherry jam and smoky chipotle peppers. Perfect for easy entertaining or a comforting weeknight meal, they cook effortlessly in the slow cooker to tender, flavorful perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce Ingredients
- 18 ounces BBQ sauce
- 16 ounces cherry jam
- 2 chipotle peppers packed in adobo sauce, chopped
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
Meatballs
- 28 ounces frozen cocktail size meatballs
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a slow cooker, combine the BBQ sauce, cherry jam, chopped chipotle peppers, and adobo sauce. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly mixed, creating a balanced spicy and sweet sauce base.
- Add the meatballs: Place the frozen cocktail meatballs directly into the slow cooker with the sauce. Stir gently to coat the meatballs completely with the sauce.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook the mixture on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 hours. This slow cooking process allows the meatballs to heat through thoroughly while absorbing the rich flavors of the sauce.
- Serve: Once done, stir the meatballs to coat them again with sauce and serve hot as an appetizer or main dish.
Notes
- Using frozen meatballs allows for a quick and convenient meal with minimal prep.
- Adjust the number of chipotle peppers to control the spiciness level.
- Serve with toothpicks for easy party serving or alongside rice or mashed potatoes for a full meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
