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Crock Pot Bourbon Meatballs

Crock Pot Bourbon Meatballs: Sweet Heat for Game Day Fun

Crock Pot Bourbon Meatballs are a crowd-pleasing appetizer infused with sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 meatballs
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 bag Frozen Meatballs Pre-cooked for convenience
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Ketchup Or substitute with tomato puree
  • 1/2 cup Honey Can swap with brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce Essential for flavor
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar Adds brightness
  • 1/2 cup Bourbon Or use whiskey as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Adjust heat level to taste
  • 3 cloves Garlic Cloves Minced, adjust quantity to taste

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Method
 

How to Make Crock Pot Bourbon Meatballs
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the ketchup, honey, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, bourbon, red pepper flakes, and minced garlic until everything is well combined and smooth.
  2. Place the frozen meatballs in the Crock Pot and pour the prepared sauce over them. Gently stir to ensure all meatballs are evenly coated.
  3. Cover the Crock Pot with a lid and set the cooking temperature: choose LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  4. Once the cooking time is complete, gently stir the meatballs in the sauce one last time and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optionally serve with toothpicks for easy snacking at gatherings. Adjust spice levels as needed based on preferences.

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