Best BBQ Crockpot Meatballs
These Best BBQ Crockpot Meatballs are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Sweet, tangy, and savory, they’re perfect for any gathering.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 32 ounces frozen fully cooked meatballs (about 40-50 meatballs)
- 2 cups orange marmalade
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 zest of one orange
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- to taste diced green onion (for garnish)
Instructions
Cooking Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the orange marmalade, BBQ sauce, sweet chili sauce, orange zest, and white vinegar. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Place the frozen meatballs directly into the crockpot. You don’t need to thaw them.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs, ensuring that they are well-coated. Use a spatula to gently stir the meatballs in the sauce.
- Cover the crockpot with its lid and set it on low for 4-6 hours or high for 2-3 hours.
- Once the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is bubbling, transfer them to a serving platter and garnish with diced green onion.
Equipment
- Crockpot
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Cups
- Spatula
- Serving Platter
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free BBQ sauce and sweet chili sauce.
- Make it low-sugar by opting for sugar-free versions of the sauces.
- Substitute meatballs with plant-based options for a vegetarian dish.