Viral Slow Cooker Cherry BBQ (Printable Version)

Tender meatballs simmered in a sweet cherry and smoky BBQ sauce, great 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

# Method Steps:

01 - Whisk together 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 evenly in the slow cooker bowl.
03 - Pour the sauce over the meatballs and stir gently to coat all meatballs evenly.
04 - Cover and cook on low heat for 3 hours until heated through and sauce is thick and glossy, stirring once or twice if possible.
05 - Serve warm, optionally garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Super easy to make with just a few ingredients
  • Crowd-pleasing appetizer or quick dinner option
02 -
  • Check meatball and barbecue sauce labels for common allergens if serving guests with sensitivities
  • This recipe works perfectly with homemade meatballs or grape jam for a classic flavor twist
03 -
  • If you prefer extra heat, stir in 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • Serve with toothpicks for parties or spoon over rice for a hearty main dish
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