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Close up view of Crockpot Bourbon BBQ Meatballs in the slow cooker displayed on a wooden spoon
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Simple Savory Crockpot Bourbon Meatballs

Need a crowd-pleasing appetizer for your next party that's both quick and delicious? Look no further than these savory crockpot bourbon meatballs!
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Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bourbon, meatballs
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds frozen meatballs approximately 3-12 oz. bags
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • ½ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ¾ cup bourbon
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2-3 minced garlic cloves

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, honey, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, bourbon, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Whisk together until smooth.
  • Dump two pounds of store-bought frozen meatballs into a slow cooker.
  • Pour the BBQ sauce over your meatballs and give everything in the crockpot a gentle stir to coat evenly.
  • Cook your meatballs on low for 4-5 hours or 3-4 hours on high if you're short on time.