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Slow Cooker Bourbon Apple Butter Meatballs

Savory Slow Cooker Bourbon Apple Butter Meatballs Delight

These Slow Cooker Bourbon Apple Butter Meatballs are the perfect blend of sweet and savory, easy to make, and great for any gathering.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 20 meatballs
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey ground turkey is a leaner option
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs preferably panko
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 large egg helps bind the ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce
  • ½ cup bourbon the star of the dish
  • 1 cup apple butter
  • ¼ cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional Garnish
  • sliced green onions for garnishing

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef or turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Add egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until incorporated.
  2. Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, aiming for 20 to 24 meatballs.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together bourbon, apple butter, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and cinnamon until smooth.
  4. Place meatballs in the slow cooker and pour the bourbon apple butter sauce over them.
  5. Cover and cook on low heat for 4 to 6 hours until cooked and tender.
  6. Transfer meatballs to a serving platter and drizzle additional sauce over them.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, ensure the bourbon and apple butter mixture is well-combined. Shape meatballs to even sizes to cook uniformly.

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