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Instant Pot Blackberry Jalapeño BBQ Meatballs

Instant Pot Blackberry Jalapeño BBQ Meatballs, an easy sweet and spicy cocktail meatball appetizer for holiday parties or game day. They disappear fast!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Bring to pressure10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 60 meatballs
Calories: 74kcal

Ingredients

  • 32 ounces frozen cocktail meatballs
  • 16 ounces blackberry jalapeno jelly/jam/conserves (2 cups)
  • 16 ounces BBQ sauce (2 cups)

Instructions

  • Place trivet in Instant Pot insert and 1 cup water.  Add frozen meatballs.  Seal and cook under high pressure for 5 minutes.  Quick release pressure.  Remove meatballs and set aside.  Discard cooking water.
  • Add blackberry jalapeño jelly and BBQ sauce to insert.  Set to low on sauté feature.  Stir until jelly is melted and sauce is smooth.
  • Return meatballs to Instant Pot and toss to coat thoroughly.  Switch to warm and serve, or remove to serving bowl and serve.

Notes

This makes plenty of sauce, you can certainly make more meatballs, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg