Description
These Honey BBQ Crockpot Meatballs are a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, making them an ideal party appetizer or a simple family dinner. The meatballs are slowly cooked in a luscious sauce made from BBQ sauce, honey, and jelly, resulting in tender, flavorful bites that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 2 lb frozen meatballs (or homemade meatballs if preferred)
Sauce
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup jelly (apricot, grape, or raspberry jelly)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: Whisk together BBQ sauce, honey, and jelly in a mixing bowl until smooth, creating a sweet and tangy glaze for the meatballs.
- Add meatballs to the crockpot: Place the frozen or pre-cooked meatballs evenly into the slow cooker base.
- Coat the meatballs: Pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs and toss gently to make sure each meatball is well coated with the sauce.
- Cook the meatballs: Cover the crockpot with its lid and cook on low heat for 4-5 hours or on high heat for 2-3 hours, allowing flavors to meld and the meatballs to become tender.
- Serve: Once cooked, stir the meatballs to evenly coat them in the thick sticky sauce and serve them warm as a delicious appetizer or main dish.
Notes
- Using frozen meatballs makes the recipe quick and convenient.
- Apricot, grape, or raspberry jelly can be used based on your flavor preference.
- Keep the crockpot covered during cooking to retain moisture and flavor.
- For a thicker sauce, cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes on high heat.
- These meatballs can be kept warm in the crockpot for up to 2 hours after cooking.
