BBQ Pepper Jelly Meatballs

This is another crowd pleaser option where the slow cooker is the one working hard to combine all the wonderful flavors you added to it.

It combines the sweetness of the BBQ sauce, the hint of spice from the pepper jelly and of course, the meatballs are the best carrier for this magical combination. They are perfect on their own, but you can never go wrong by having some chips, crostinis or crackers on the side.

Once you make it, this will be a requested recipe for every occasion like holidays, potlucks, and family gatherings, using simple ingredients and minimal prep.

Plate of nuts, yellow rice, chopped vegetables, flatbread, and a dollop of white sauce or dip.

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Servings: 10 |

Time: 10 minutes prep.
Slow cooking : 1-2 hours low

  • 1 lb good quality cooked meatballs*

    ½ cup grape jelly

    ½ cup pineapple pepper jelly

    ¾ cup bbq sauce

    1 tbsp dried onions

    2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

    1. If using raw meatballs, bake them at 400°F for 20 minutes.

    2. Add the cooked meatballs (or frozen meatballs if using a shortcut*) to the slow cooker pot, and mix in the rest of the ingredients.

    3. Cook on low for 2 hours, or high for 45 minutes, mixing every 20 minutes.

    4. Serve directly from the slow cooker, with your favorite cracker, chips, or crostini.

  • See my recipe for meatballs here.

    Can use frozen meatballs if needing a shortcut.