Holiday Cranberry Meatballs (Slow Cooker or Skillet)
These Holiday Cranberry Meatballs are the perfect mix of sweet, tangy, and savory. Cooked in either the slow cooker or on the skillet, they're ideal for stress-free gatherings!
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker or large skillet 6-7 quart slow cooker recommended
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 lbs frozen meatballs turkey, beef, or mixture
- 1 can cranberry sauce jellied
- 1 cup BBQ sauce any style
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon orange zest fresh
- 1 orange juice of
Instructions
Instructions
- Whisk cranberry sauce, BBQ sauce, honey, orange zest, and juice until smooth.
- Add frozen meatballs to slow cooker or large skillet.
- Pour sauce over meatballs and stir gently to coat them evenly.
- Slow cooker: cover and cook low 4–6 hrs or high 2–3 hrs. Skillet: cover and simmer 25–30 mins over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
- Gently stir and serve warm as appetizer or over rice as main dish.
Notes
Use hot honey or chili flakes for spice. Double sauce for extra glaze. Reheat on slow cooker warm or stovetop with splash of water.