Cherry BBQ Slow Cooker Meatballs (Printable)

Cherry BBQ meatballs slow-cooked for tender, flavorful bites with a sweet and tangy glaze.

# Ingredient list:

→ Meatballs

01 - 32 oz frozen fully cooked meatballs

→ Sauce

02 - 1 cup barbecue sauce
03 - 1 cup cherry preserves
04 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
05 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
06 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

# Cooking steps:

01 - Whisk together barbecue sauce, cherry preserves, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground black pepper until smooth.
02 - Place frozen meatballs into the slow cooker bowl.
03 - Pour sauce mixture over meatballs and stir gently to coat evenly.
04 - Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours, stirring once or twice if possible, until meatballs are heated through and sauce thickens.
05 - Serve hot, optionally garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Requires just a handful of budget-friendly ingredients
  • Perfect for parties or casual family dinners
02 -
  • Barbecue sauce and jam brands affect flavor: taste and adjust if needed
  • Meatball ingredients vary: always check packaging if sensitive to allergens
03 -
  • Stir once or twice during cooking for evenly coated meatballs
  • Freeze leftovers for up to 2 months: simply reheat in the microwave or slow cooker
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