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Pepper Jelly Meatballs

Slow Cooker Strawberry Jalapeño BBQ Meatballs cooked in the crockpot with Jalapeno Pepper Jelly, Strawberry Jam, and BBQ sauce to create a rich and tasty appetizer perfect for any party!
Author: Nikki Lee
Servings: 50 meatballs
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 2 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 32 ounce bag Meatballs frozen, (about 50 meatballs)
  • 12 ounces strawberry preserves (jam or jelly)
  • 12 ounces jalapeno pepper jelly
  • 12 ounces BBQ sauce

Instructions

  • Pour the strawberry jam, jalapeno pepper jelly, and BBQ Sauce into the slow cooker and stir to combine.
  • Add frozen fully cooked meatballs and stir until evenly coated.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley, sliced green onions, or diced/sliced jalapenos or pickled/ candied jalapenos.
    Serve with toothpicks for a great appetizer, over garlic knots, or in Hawaiian rolls.

Notes

You’ll need a total of 36 ounces of fruit jam, jalapeño pepper jelly, and barbecue sauce for the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. I usually use about 12 ounces of each, but you can easily adjust the amounts to suit your taste. Add more fruit jam for extra sweetness or more BBQ for a tangier, smoky bite. The jalapeño pepper jelly is where the magic happens: it brings a gentle heat that balances the sweet, without being overwhelming.
  • If you love spice, you can use a hotter pepper jelly or add a pinch of crushed red pepper to kick it up a notch.
  • If you’re cooking for kids or folks who prefer things mild, stick with a milder jam and let the BBQ sauce shine.
  • You can use preserves, jam, or jelly to preference.
  • See the Variations and  Flavor Combinations & Sauce Blend Ideas section below for lots of different ways to switch things up and create the flavor profile your family will love.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 meatball | Calories: 90 kcal | Carbohydrates: 11 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 4 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 12 mg | Sodium: 228 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 8 g

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www.soulfullymade.com/slow-cooker-strawberry-jalapeno-bbq-meatballs/