Sweet & Tangy Cranberry Meatballs
These cranberry meatballs are sweet, tangy, and perfect for the holidays! A simple slow cooker appetizer that’s festive, flavorful, and always a hit at parties.
- Prep Time: Apple cider vinegar balances the sweetness and enhances flavor. Stir gently to avoid breaking meatballs. Make ahead for even better flavor—reheat before serving. Easily double for larger gatherings.
- Cook Time: Slow Cooker: 3–4 hours Stovetop: 20–25 minutes
- Total Time: Slow Cooker: ~3 hours 5 minutes Stovetop: ~30 minutes
- Yield: Slow Cooker: ~3 hours 5 minutes Stovetop: ~30 minutes
- Category: 6 servings
- Method: Slow Cooker or Stovetop Cuisine: American
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 lbs frozen meatballs (beef or turkey)
1 can (14 oz) jellied cranberry sauce
¾ cup barbecue sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Optional Garnishes
Chopped parsley
Sesame seeds
Instructions
2 lbs frozen meatballs (beef or turkey)
1 can (14 oz) jellied cranberry sauce
¾ cup barbecue sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Optional Garnishes
Chopped parsley
Sesame seeds
Notes
1. Make the Sauce
In a mixing bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
2. Combine
Place frozen meatballs into a slow cooker or large saucepan.
Pour sauce over the meatballs and stir gently to coat evenly.
3. Cook
Slow Cooker Method
Cook on LOW for 3–4 hours or HIGH for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Stovetop Method
Cover and simmer on low heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and sauce thickens.
4. Serve
Transfer to a serving dish or keep warm in the slow cooker.
Garnish with parsley or sesame seeds if desired.
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