Chipotle-Barbecue Meatballs (Or Cocktail Sausages)

Chef’s Note

“Chipotle-Barbecue Sausage Bites: Substitute 2 (16-oz.) packages cocktail-size smoked sausages for meatballs. Proceed with recipe as directed, decreasing water to 1/2 cup and simmering mixture 15 minutes.  From Southern Living.”

READY IN:

30mins

YIELD:

12 Appetizers

UNITS:

US

IngredientsNutrition

  • 1 (28ounce) bottle barbecue sauce
  • 1 (18ounce) jar cherry preserves
  • 3 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, undrained
  • 1 tablespoonadobo sauce, from can
  • 1 12 cupswater
  • 1 (32ounce) package frozen meatballs
  • Directions

  • Whisk together first 4 ingredients and 1 1/2 cups water in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally, 40 to 45 minutes. (Sauce will thicken.) .
  • Keep warm in a slow cooker on WARM or LOW, if desired.
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