Viral Slow Cooker Cherry BBQ (Printable Version)

Sweet and tangy cherry BBQ meatballs cooked slow for bold, tender flavor with minimal effort.

# 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 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

# Steps to Follow:

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

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Minimal prep and easy slow cooker method
  • Perfect for parties or family dinners
02 -
  • Frozen meatballs save prep time without sacrificing flavor
  • Cherry jam can be swapped for grape jelly for a twist
03 -
  • For homemade meatballs, use about 2 lbs cooked meatballs
  • Add 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes for a spicier version
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