Crockpot Meatballs with Cherry Bourbon Sauce

4.59 from 24 votes

These crockpot meatballs only require 5 ingredients and are always a hit. Let your slow cooker do the work on this recipe; the result is delicious!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time5 10

Course: Slow Cooker

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Place all ingredients in a large crockpot, and stir to combine.
64 ounces (4 pounds) frozen, pre-cooked meatballs, 1 jar (13 ounces) cherry preserves, ½ cup ketchup, ½ cup bourbon or whiskey, ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
Cover and cook on High for an hour, and then turn the crockpot to Low. Continue to cook for 4 to 6 hours or until meatballs are completely heated through, stirring every 1 to 2 hours to evenly distribute the sauce.
Keep warm on either the Warm setting or Low for up to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to redistribute the sauce.

Sauce note: These meatballs aren't super saucy but there is enough sauce to coat all the meatballs. If you prefer them to be a little more saucy, double the sauce ingredients (cherry preserves, ketchup, bourbon, and apple cider vinegar).
Make them spicy: Like the sweet heat combo? Try adding a little cayenne or hot sauce to this recipe!
Yield: It's a little tricky to guess how many meatballs your guests will consume. Nutrition information is calculated for 20 servings, about 3 ounces of meatballs with sauce for each serving.

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