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Bourbon BBQ Cocktail Meatballs

Bourbon BBQ Cocktail Meatballs

JC Phelps
Bourbon BBQ Cocktail Meatballs are slow-cooked in a sweet, smoky Kentucky bourbon sauce that's perfect for parties!
5 from 61 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 326 kcal

Equipment

  • Crockpot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag frozen meatballs
  • 2 cups barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup Kentucky bourbon
  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup sweet chili sauce
  • Garlic powder to taste
  • Red pepper flakes to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place the frozen meatballs in the slow cooker. For easy cleanup, line the slow cooker with a disposable liner if desired.
  • Pour in the barbecue sauce, Kentucky bourbon, honey, and sweet chili sauce. Season with garlic powder and red pepper flakes to taste, then stir until the meatballs are evenly coated.
  • Cover and cook on Low for about 4 hours, stirring once or twice during cooking.
  • Give the meatballs a final stir before serving and adjust the seasoning if needed.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Stir the meatballs once or twice while cooking so they're evenly coated in the sauce.
  • Use your favorite barbecue sauce to customize the flavor.
  • Add extra red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce for more heat.
  • Let the sauce simmer uncovered for the last 20–30 minutes if you'd like it a little thicker.
  • Keep the slow cooker on the Warm setting for serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 884mgPotassium: 192mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bourbon bbq cocktail meatballs
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