Slow Cooker Honey Bourbon Meatballs
Tender turkey or beef meatballs glazed with a rich, non-alcoholic bourbon-molasses honey sauce. Slow cooked for deep flavor and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, perfect for parties or game day.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 180
- Total Time: 190
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American Comfort
Ingredients
32 oz frozen meatballs (beef or turkey)
1 cup wildflower honey
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons non-alcoholic bourbon extract
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke
Instructions
Place frozen meatballs in a 6-quart slow cooker
Whisk honey, vinegar, molasses, bourbon extract, and 1 teaspoon water in a bowl
Pour sauce over meatballs, ensuring full coverage
Cover and cook on low for 3 hours
Stir halfway through cooking to redistribute sauce
Remove lid during last 15 minutes to allow glaze to thicken
Notes
Ensure meatballs are fully cooked before freezing
For garlic intensity, use 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic instead of powder
Glaze can be made 1 day in advance
Store leftovers in airtight containers in fridge for 3-4 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Find it online: https://www.blinkitchen.com/slow-cooker-honey-bourbon-meatballs/