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A fork lifts a glistening Slow Cooker Cranberry BBQ Meatball from a pile, garnished with fresh parsley.

Slow Cooker Cranberry BBQ Meatballs

Easy slow cooker meatballs with a sweet and tangy cranberry BBQ glaze. Perfect for holiday parties.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 12 people

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Meatballs

  • 32 oz frozen appetizer-size meatballs, thawed about 60-65 meatballs

Sauce

  • 17 oz BBQ sauce your favorite brand
  • 14 oz jellied cranberry sauce or homemade equivalent

Garnish

  • fresh parsley, minced optional
  • black pepper optional

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce and cranberry sauce. Set aside.
  • Add thawed meatballs to the slow cooker. Pour sauce over the meatballs and stir to coat.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours.
  • For a thicker glaze, remove the lid during the last 30-60 minutes of cooking.
  • Garnish with parsley and black pepper if desired.

Notes

For best results, stir meatballs gently halfway through cooking. These can be kept warm in the slow cooker for serving.
Keyword Christmas finger food, easy Christmas recipes, holiday party appetizers