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saucy peach bourbon meatballs shown in the black bowl of a crockpot
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4.07 from 16 votes

Peach Bourbon Meatballs

Peach bourbon meatballs take an ordinary dish and dress it up with a sweet and spicy barbecue blend. The slow cooker makes this recipe an effortless appetizer that's perfect for any tailgate or even any holiday gathering!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 456kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs meatballs
  • 2 cups smoky barbecue sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups peach preserves
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 shots bourbon

Instructions

  • Add all of the meatballs to the bowl of your crockpot.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the remaining ingredients. Whisk together until combined.
  • Pour the mixture over the meatballs, and then gently stir until all the meatball's are evenly coated.
  • Cover and cook the meatballs on high for 3-4 hours, or low for 6-8 hours.
  • Stir the meatballs again before serving. Taste, and stir in a bit more bourbon if the taste hasn't come through.
  • Serve these meatballs as is, with toothpicks, as an appetizer or over a bed of rice as a meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 549mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg