Description
Simmering with Southern charm, honey bbq crockpot meatballs deliver comfort and flavor in one delightful dish. Slow-cooked to perfection, these tender morsels blend sweet and tangy notes that invite you to savor every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) frozen meatballs
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups barbecue sauce
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon smoked paprika
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Create a tangy-sweet sauce by thoroughly blending barbecue sauce, honey, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika in a medium bowl until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Transfer frozen meatballs directly into the crockpot, ensuring they are spread evenly across the bottom.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs, gently tossing to achieve complete and uniform coating.
- Set crockpot to low temperature and cook for 3-4 hours, or alternatively use high temperature for 2 hours, stirring midway through cooking to promote consistent sauce distribution.
- Check meatballs are heated thoroughly and sauce has thickened to a glossy consistency.
- Remove from crockpot and transfer to serving dish, optionally garnishing with freshly chopped parsley for added color and subtle herbaceous notes.
- Serve immediately while warm, allowing guests to enjoy the rich, caramelized honey BBQ glaze.
Notes
- Customize the sauce by adjusting honey and BBQ sauce ratios for sweeter or tangier flavor profiles.
- Swap frozen meatballs with homemade or plant-based alternatives to suit dietary preferences and restrictions.
- Add a splash of apple cider vinegar for extra depth and complexity in the sauce’s flavor.
- Prevent sauce burning by ensuring meatballs are fully submerged and stirring occasionally during cooking process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2–4 hours
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg