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Slow Cooker Bourbon Meatballs

Slow Cooker Bourbon Meatballs


  • Author: Jackson Walker
  • Total Time: 4 hours 5 mins
  • Yield: 10 1x

Description

These bourbon meatballs are slow-cooked to juicy, sticky perfection with a bold blend of barbecue, honey, molasses, and just the right kick of bourbon. Ideal for parties, holidays, or casual gatherings—they’re effortless and unforgettable.


Ingredients

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2 cups prepared barbecue sauce (hickory & brown sugar flavor recommended)

1 cup bourbon

½ cup honey

⅓ cup molasses

¼ cup sweet chili sauce

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 lbs fully cooked frozen meatballs, thawed

Fresh chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)


Instructions

In your slow cooker, whisk together barbecue sauce, bourbon, honey, molasses, chili sauce, and Worcestershire.

Add thawed meatballs and stir to coat evenly in the sauce.

Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Just before serving, garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh finish.

Notes

Sticky, boozy, and blissfully tender—these bourbon meatballs are slow-cooked showstoppers every time!

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours

Nutrition

  • Calories: 320 per serving
  • Sugar: 20g per serving
  • Fat: 18g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 24g per serving
  • Fiber: 1g per serving
  • Protein: 16g per serving