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Slow Cooker Bourbon Meatballs

Sweet and saucy slow cooker bourbon meatballs made with frozen meatballs for an easy, hands-off recipe. Perfect for game day, holidays, or weeknights.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crock pot bourbon meatballs, slow cooker bourbon meatballs recipe
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (26-ounce) bag frozen meatballs precooked
  • ⅓ cup bourbon apple juice or apple cider
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

  • Spray the inside bowl of a slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Place 1 (26-ounce) bag frozen meatballs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  • In a medium bowl, add ⅓ cup bourbon, ½ cup brown sugar, ⅓ cup honey, ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, and 2 cloves minced garlic. Whisk until combined, and the sugar is dissolved.
  • Pour the bourbon sauce over the meatballs. Give it a stir to make sure the meatballs are all coated.
  • Cook on LOW for 3 hours, or HIGH for 2 hours, stirring occasionally to coat the meatballs in the sauce.
  • In the last hour of cooking, combine 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the crockpot and stir to combine. Cover with the lid and cook for the remaining hour until the sauce thickens.
  • Adjust the slow cooker setting to the warm setting until you are ready to serve them. Serve as an appetizer with toothpicks, or as a meal with rice if you desire.

Notes

Storage & Reheating 
  • Refrigerator: Once your meatballs have cooled, place them in an airtight container in the fridge. They will keep for 3-4 days.
  • Reheating: You can reheat these on the stove. Place them in a saucepan and heat on medium until the meatballs are hot and the sauce is bubbling.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 606mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

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