Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce Meatballs – Crockpot

Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce Meatballs are a scrumptious appetizer made simple with gradual cooking in a crockpot.

That is a type of recipes the place the trouble is so minor and the cooking really easy, that you’ll naturally surprise…might they actually be any good? And the reply is sure, sure they’re!

I used to be not too long ago reminded of those Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce Meatballs made in a Crockpot in a roundabout means. A buddy of mine introduced a crockpot of meatballs to one of many first get togethers held at my home for a few households on the road. We raved and so they disappeared.

Over a interval of a number of years, it was not solely commonplace for Sherry to carry ‘her meatballs’ but it surely was nearly insisted. And by chance she complied. They’re simple so I might too; who doesn’t need to make one thing simple to share that everybody loves?

Covid has taken a bit out of my normal entertaining practices; each a vacation get together and a summer season barbecue, and I’ve been lacking my mates and Sherry’s meatballs. Once I not too long ago gathered with simply Sherry and her household, I FINALLY requested for her secret recipe and was shocked at how simple they’re to make.

I’ll be sharing that model quickly too however first, her recipe took me means again in time to this recipe for Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce Meatballs which can be made in a Crockpot. I admit, I’ve not made them in years and that’s simply mistaken. Don’t all of us want these fast and soiled AND scrumptious dishes in our repertoire?

Once I talked about these to mates on Fb, the response was humorous…everybody remembered them, nobody had made them in awhile, and I noticed some variations I had not seen earlier than. One buddy mentioned the recipe was in a Higher Residence & Gardens Cookbook from the late 70’s.

I checked my copy that’s much more vintage and whereas these meatballs are usually not current, there’s a very comparable recipe for cocktail weiners. So outdated that it’s sizzling canine lower on the diagonal, not the little Smokies that I might use right now!

Granted these books have some outdated recipes like people who I wouldn’t contact. Jello salad? No thanks. However don’t low cost cookbooks with no slew of pictures in them, they’ve some timeless decisions.

I nonetheless make the Bitter Cream and Bacon Potato Salad from my BHG cookbook and it’s the most effective. My household additionally loves this Contemporary Strawberry Pie from the identical guide. I’ve modified it a bit however it’s nonetheless one they clamor for each spring. Previous will not be essentially unhealthy!

I made these in keeping with the straightforward recipe which is frozen meatballs, a jar of Heinz Chili Sauce, and a jar of Smucker’s Grape Jelly.

It’s solely three fundamental substances…

• Meatballs. This recipe requires frozen meatballs however in fact you can also make your individual and prepare dinner them first. However severely why would you? Give your self a break and take the straightforward route, it’s an enormous a part of what makes this appetizer particular. It’s simple!
  Costco, Dealer Joe’s, and Walmart all promote luggage of frozen meatballs which can be advantageous for this appetizer. I purchase an enormous bag of 48 oz to make lots, however halve it if that’s an excessive amount of for you.
• Chili sauce. I’m not model particular for lots of issues however I’ve all the time used Heinz chili sauce. It’s only a bit extra flavorful than ketchup with some extra spices and a bit kick however it’s not what I might think about sizzling.
• Grape jelly. I like Smuckers but it surely’s simply grape jelly, so model will not be vital. You may truly substitute one other taste; I’ve seen recommendations for present jelly, strawberry, raspberry, or apple, and even cranberry sauce. I might need to do this subsequent time with raspberry and a few jalapeno, I like that mixture!

One factor that has modified through the years although are my style buds. The sauce was nonetheless good however a bit too candy for me so I added a few spoonfuls of complete grain mustard and one other spoonful of horseradish. It wasn’t lots but it surely was precisely what I wanted. You may think about them elective however I wouldn’t, let’s name it an up to date recipe, how’s that?

As a result of I made this recipe to check the sauce with these extra substances, I didn’t have a Tremendous Bowl get together within the combine on the time so I had a LOT of leftovers. I despatched some to neighbors however nonetheless…I wanted both a celebration or to eat them for dinner. I attempted them on pasta however they had been a bit too candy and piquant for that.

Then I had a brainstorm. I’ve purchased a number of jars of Momofuku Chili Crunch. It’s the most superb jar of crunchy chili oil. I take advantage of it to boost Chinese language meals and eggs and burgers, and properly, LOTS of issues so puzzled if it could assist take my meatballs from appetizer to dinner. Oh my.

I topped some mashed potatoes with meatballs and drizzled all the pieces with the Chili Crunch. Excellent. In case you have got leftovers. Which you most likely received’t!

The Chili Crunch is out of inventory however will likely be in manufacturing this month…get your identify on their waitlist, you’ll not be sorry. This isn’t a sponsored promotion, I simply LOVE the stuff!

Have you ever been in search of that simple appetizer in your Tremendous Bowl Celebration or one other kind of gathering? This is perhaps it!

Extra of my Favourite Appetizers for a Celebration!

Plus I’ve a ton of cocktails…I’m positive you could find one thing to your liking with certainly one of my Friday Cocktails!

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