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Savory Bourbon Meatballs for Effortless Comfort Food Bliss

Delight in these bourbon meatballs, combining sweet and smoky flavors for an effortless comfort food experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course appetizers
Cuisine American
Servings 8 meatballs
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • - Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs

  • 2 lbs frozen meatballs pre-cooked

For the Sauce

  • 2.5 cups honey barbecue sauce
  • 0.75 cups bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

How to Make Bourbon Meatballs

  • In a large bowl, combine the honey barbecue sauce, bourbon, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, onion powder, crushed red pepper, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth to create a luscious sauce that's bursting with flavor.
  • Place the frozen meatballs into your slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce over them, gently stirring to ensure each meatball is evenly coated in that delicious glaze.
  • Set your slow cooker to high and cook for 2-3 hours, or on low for 4-5 hours. You'll know they're ready when the meatballs are hot and the sauce is bubbling.

Notes

These bourbon meatballs are easy to make and bring layers of flavor that will surely impress! Serve with toothpicks for easy snacking at parties.
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