BBQ Meatballs

BBQ Meatballs

Serves: 10-12

Ingredients:

Your favorite sweet and spicy BBQ sauce, or use recipe below

1 large bag of frozen pre-cooked meatballs

BBQ Sauce:

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup water - or more depending on consistency.

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1/4 cup Ketchup

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons liquid smoke

1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar

1 tablespoon smoked paprika 

1 tablespoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1/2 teaspoon cayenne

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon oregano

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 teaspoon ground dry mustard

1 pinch salt



Instructions:

In a medium sauce pan over medium heat mix butter, brown sugar and water. Bring to a boil stirring frequently. Reduce heat to a simmer and add tomato paste and ketchup. Add the rest of the ingredients and let simmer 10-20min stirring occasionally. Flavors will develop as it sits.

Let cool completely and add to the crockpot of frozen meatballs.

Cook on warm for 8 hours or low for 4 hours, stiring occasionally.

Serve with cute toothpicks