Tipsy Meatballs

Directions

STOVETOP METHOD:

1. To make the cranberry bourbon BBQ sauce, put all the sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Make sure to combine everything, and don’t let it burn. Turn down the heat and cook for about 10 minutes, until thickened.
2. Coat the bottom of a skillet with olive oil and heat until hot. Brown the meatballs on all sides. Add the bourbon cranberry sauce to the skillet, and stir to cover the meatballs. Add a bit of water if the sauce seems too thick.
3. Cook, covered, for about 10 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through, they should read about 160F on an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center. Baste the meatballs often during cooking.
4. Serve meatballs hot, in the sauce. Pour a shot or two of the bourbon over a big cube, and chill.

CROCK POT METHOD:

1. Add all ingredients into a crock pot on high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until meatballs reach 160F on an instant-read thermometer. Lower the heat and keep warm until ready to serve.