Description
These Honey BBQ Crockpot Meatballs combine sweet and savory flavors to create a perfect party appetizer or easy meal. With a mix of BBQ sauce, honey, and jelly, the meatballs develop a sticky, flavorful glaze after slow cooking, making them irresistibly tasty and tender.
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 works well)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together BBQ sauce, honey, and jelly in a mixing bowl until the mixture is smooth and well combined, forming the sweet and tangy sauce base.
- Add Meatballs to Crockpot: Place the frozen or pre-cooked meatballs evenly into the slow cooker, ensuring they are spread out for even cooking.
- Coat Meatballs with Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs and toss gently inside the crockpot to coat all meatballs evenly with the sauce.
- Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low heat for 4 to 5 hours or on high heat for 2 to 3 hours, allowing meatballs to heat through and absorb the flavors.
- Serve: Once cooked, stir the meatballs to re-coat them in the sticky sauce, then serve warm as a delicious appetizer or party dish.
Notes
- You can use store-bought frozen meatballs or homemade meatballs according to preference.
- Choose jelly flavors such as apricot, grape, or raspberry to add unique sweetness to the BBQ sauce.
- For a thicker sauce, cook uncovered on high for the last 20-30 minutes to reduce excess liquid.
- These meatballs can be kept warm in the crockpot on the low setting for up to 1 hour before serving.
- Serve with toothpicks or over rice for a hearty meal option.
