9/30 | Sweet BBQ Slow Cooker Meatballs

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What is a Saturday in college without tailgating!? I try to make different things for my friend group when we go to the game, but one of our reoccurring favorites is Sweet BBQ Slow Cooker  Meatballs with a (large) dash of Dr Pepper®. They are super easy to make because you can throw them in the slow cooker in the morning and let them cook until kick off. Here is the recipe so you can make them for your next tailgate! OH and before I forget, you are gonna want to hear about this deal: right now if you BUY any 2 Dr Pepper 12-Pack 12oz Cans, 6-Pack 16.9oz Bottles or 8-Pack 12oz Bottles and text FANGEAR to 811811, you get a $5 Fanatics promo code to use on game day attire. Follow instructions to send a photo of your receipt to get it.  Head to www.GameTimeFanGear.com for more details. I picked up a 12 pack of Dr Pepper 12oz cans at Safeway and got my FREE promo code!

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs of frozen meatballs
  • 1 can of Dr Pepper
  • 1 cup of BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup of Brown Sugar
  • 3 TBSP of Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 tsp of Garlic Powder

Start by mixing all of the ingredients except for the meatballs together in a mixing bowl.
Place the one and a half pounds of frozen meatballs into the slow cooker. Then pour the mixture over the meatballs that are in the slow cooker.
Mix it up really well so that all of the meatballs get covered by the sauce. The sauce, at this point, may be pretty thin and sort of puddle in the bottom of the slow cooker, but don’t worry, it will start to thicken up as it cooks. Place the slow cooker on low and let it cook for about 6 hours. You will probably want to turn it down to warm after the first six hours if you’re not ready to serve them up yet.
Lay them out on your tailgate table and ENJOY them! People are going to want to dig in, so be sure to have plenty of bowls, forks, and napkins handy. Don’t forget the napkins or you will be walking around with evidence of the greatest BBQ meatballs ever and people are gonna come by your table looking for them. Believe me, you guys won’t want to be sharing these with just anyone. LOL
I honestly can’t tell you how good these are. You are just going to have to trust me, or better yet, make them and decide for yourself! Next time you are at Safeway, pick up the ingredients and call your friends to invite them over for a homegating party. You’ll have a blast eating these BBQ meatballs and washing them down with some delicious Dr Pepper. Again, don’t forget about the deal that is going on: BUY any 2 Dr Pepper 12-Pack 12oz Cans, 6-Pack 16.9oz Bottles or 8-Pack 12oz Bottles and text FANGEAR to 811811. Follow instructions to send a photo of your receipt to get a $5 Fanatics promo code. Visit www.GameTimeFanGear.com for more details and answers to any questions you might have about the promotion.