Viral Slow Cooker Cherry BBQ (Printable Version)

Sweet and tangy cherry BBQ meatballs cooked slowly for a flavorful, easy-to-make dish with bold taste.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Steps to Follow:

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

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Perfect party appetizer
  • Minimal effort and budget-friendly
02 -
  • Frozen meatballs can be substituted with homemade ones about 2 lbs cooked.
  • Cherry jam can be replaced with grape jelly for a classic twist.
03 -
  • Stir the meatballs once or twice during cooking for even coating.
  • Use fresh parsley garnish to add color and flavor before serving.
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