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!
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.
Notes
- Use your favorite homemade meatball recipe or feel free to use store bought frozen meatballs if you prefer.
- Not a fan of peach preserves or can't find them at the store? Apricot preserves or your other favorite preserves would also work.
- Feel free to adjust the spiciness level to your liking by adding additional chipotle powder if you desire.
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