About the Recipe
Southern Grape Jelly Meatballs with Hill’s BBQ Sauce
Ingredients
1 lb frozen or pre-cooked meatballs (homemade or store-bought)
1 full 12 oz bottle of squeeze grape jelly
1 12 oz bottle of Hill’s BBQ Sauce (equal amount to the jelly)
Preparation
Instructions
1. Combine the Sauce
In a slow cooker, pour in the entire bottle of grape jelly and the entire bottle of Hill’s BBQ Sauce.
Stir together until smooth and fully combined.
2. Add the Meatballs
Add the meatballs to the slow cooker and stir until they’re completely coated in sauce.
3. Cook Low and Slow
Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
As the sauce simmers, it will thicken into a glossy glaze that clings to every meatball.
4. Serve and Enjoy
Serve hot straight from the slow cooker or transfer to a serving dish.
Garnish with chopped green onions or parsley if desired.
Perfect as an appetizer or served over rice for a full meal.
Pro Tip
If you want extra kick, stir in a teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes or a splash of apple cider vinegar before cooking — it brings out even more of that signature Hill’s BBQ tang.