Ingredients:

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 32 oz frozen beef and pork blend meatballs

Instructions:

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, bourbon, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and pepper.
  2. Whisk vigorously until the brown sugar granules have dissolved and the mixture is a smooth, glossy mahogany.
  3. Place the frozen meatballs in the bottom of the slow cooker.
  4. Pour the whisked sauce over the meatballs, stirring gently with a spoon to ensure every meatball is completely submerged in the glaze.
  5. Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours or High for 2 hours.
  6. Halfway through the cooking time, stir the meatballs to redistribute the sauce.
  7. The process is complete when the sauce has thickened into a syrupy consistency and the meatballs are tender and aromatic.