1 (14 oz) can of whole berry cranberry sauce 1 (9 oz) bottle of Hoisin sauce (found on the Asian food aisle) cooked white rice (if you’re serving as an entree) chopped green onions (if you’re serving as an entree) In your slow cooker, add in your meatballs, cranberry sauce and Hoisin sauce. These cranberry sauce meatballs are just so delicious! Stovetop Preparation: In a large pot, combine the sauces. Juicy meatballs cook in a tangy cranberry BBQ sauce. Place meatballs in your slow cooker. Mix together the cranberry sauce, ketchup, and cayenne pepper. In the meantime, in a crock pot set at 325 degrees F, mix together the cranberry sauce (if you so desire, you can use jellied. Serve! Slow Cooker Method. Pour the can of pineapple into the slow cooker (don’t drain the juice!) Using a whisk, stir everything together. It’s finger food and filling. I introduce to you, the easiest recipe ever. Set the slow cooker on low for serving. (BONUS: Chili Cranberry Crockpot Meatballs make a great dinner with steamed broccoli and rice.) Shape into 28 balls. Meatballs are always the best appetizer to serve for a party. This easy recipe is made in the crockpot or slow cooker with frozen meatballs, bbq and chili sauce. The Cranberry barbeque sauce is sweet, spicy, and tangy. Next make the turkey meatballs: in a large bowl, add the ground turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, sage, dried thyme, cumin, allspice and salt and pepper. who's got a bunch of other food to prep. Place the frozen meatballs, 6 ounces of beer, broth or water, BBQ sauce, cranberry sauce, garlic, and chili powder in the pot & stir. COCKTAIL MEATBALLS are the best holiday appetizer! You know that easy recipes are the jam around here! Just whisk together your choice of cranberry sauce (jellied or whole berry), tomato-type chili sauce, and Thai-style sweet chili sauce. BBQ Cranberry Crockpot Cocktail Meatballs are the perfect party food for tailgating Game days and parties. Let them cook for 2-3 hours on high or on low for 6 … You can make Paleo Cranberry Sauce yourself (see recipe above) or use store-bought. This is one of those easiest ever recipes you can throw together in a few minutes. It will be a big crowd pleaser. I prefer the whole berry.) Until the meatballs are hot (above 165 F). Stove top directions: Put the cooked meatballs in a large saute pan and pour the sauce over the … In a slow cooker, whisk together cranberry sauce and chili sauce. If using, add optional cayenne pepper for spice, and fresh cranberries for extra tartness. Pour sauce over the meatballs. Place the cooked meatballs into your crockpot and pour the cranberry sauce over the top. {optional} Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and orange zest. 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The honey BBQ sauce and cranberry sauce make a shiny glaze for your meatballs. *Makes 16-20 Meatballs **Note: Sometimes I like to saute 1/2 yellow onion (diced), a clove of garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon thyme (minced) and 1/4 cup dried cranberries to the bbq sauce before adding the fresh cranberries, sugars etc. Quick-release, remove the lid. It makes this spicy/tangy sauce even more hearty and savory! Cranberry meatballs with chili sauce are easy to make and the perfect party food! Cook on low heat for 4 hours, or until sauce is bubbly and hot and meatballs are heated through. Use your favorite BBQ sauce, even a spicy one if you like! Turkey or beef. Add turkey, green onion, orange peel, soy sauce, black pepper and ground red pepper, if desired; mix well with hands until well blended. Perfect for a hostess (Hostess with the Mostess!) Add meatballs and stir to coat. 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Cover and cook on HIGH 20 to 30 minutes or until cranberry sauce is melted and mixture is hot, stirring every 10 minutes. The best part of this recipe is how easy it is, just three ingredients thanks to pre-made freezer meatballs. From slightly sweet undertones of sugar and honey to tartness from cranberries and the zest of an orange, while cinnamon gives the sauce dimension by adding a … Cover and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are hot. The best Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years Eve appetizer without a doubt. Stir occasionally during cooking if possible. These cranberry meatballs with spicy bacon bbq are the ultimate in sticky finger foods just in time for the holidays! Heat over medium-low heat until heated through and sauce is combined. Why you'll love this recipe It's so easy! These cranberry meatballs are ALWAY a hit at any party or gathering! Add meatballs and stir to coat. 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