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BBQ Meatballs

By Sam Pierce

Ingredients (~8 servings)

  • 25-30 frozen meatballs (store bought or homemade)
  • 1 can (14 oz) whole cranberry sauce
  • 1 bottle (12 oz) cocktail sauce
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2-3 green onions, finely chopped for garnish

Add Meatballs to the Slow Cooker

Use cooking spray to coat the bottom of the slow cooker lightly.

Place frozen meatballs in the slow cooker without having to be thawed first and they will cook evenly when they are frozen.

Prepare the Sauce and Pour it Over the Meatballs

In a large mixing bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce, cocktail sauce, brown sugar, water, and barbecue sauce.

The cranberry sauce may seem chunky at first, but it will become smooth as it heats in the slow cooker.

Once you have mixed all the ingredients together, pour this mixture over the meatballs in the slow cooker so that every meatball is coated.

Cook on LOW for 4-6 Hours or HIGH for 2-3 Hours

Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours if you want them fast.

The meatballs will be complete after they are heated through and the sauce has started to thicken.

If you can, try to give them a little stir at about the halfway mark; however, it is not critical.

Serve with Green Onion Garnish

Serve the meatballs while they are still hot from the slow cooker, garnished with green onion.

The meatballs also make excellent appetizers when served with toothpicks, or over rice as a main meal.

The longer you let the meatballs sit in the sauce, the better the flavor will become, making them a great choice for serving at parties!

BBQ Meatballs

This is a simple crockpot appetizer that feeds a smaller crowd – the sweet and tangy sauce works with any meatball you have on hand. I like to make these when I need something that cooks itself while I prep other dishes.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~8 servings)

  • 25-30 frozen meatballs store bought or homemade
  • 1 can whole cranberry sauce 14 oz
  • 1 bottle cocktail sauce 12 oz
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2-3 green onions finely chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Spray slow cooker with cooking spray.
  • Add frozen meatballs to slow cooker.
  • Mix cranberry sauce, cocktail sauce, brown sugar, water, and BBQ sauce in a bowl.
  • Pour sauce over meatballs and coat evenly.
  • Cook on low for 4-6 hours until heated through and sauce thickens.
  • Stir halfway through if possible.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

Can cook on high for 2-3 hours if needed. Serve with toothpicks as appetizers or over rice as a main dish.
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