{"id":4656,"date":"2019-11-16T12:38:18","date_gmt":"2019-11-16T19:38:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/?p=4656"},"modified":"2022-08-27T22:09:28","modified_gmt":"2022-08-28T04:09:28","slug":"pressure-cooker-sweet-bbq-meatballs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/pressure-cooker-sweet-bbq-meatballs\/","title":{"rendered":"Pressure Cooker \/ Instant Pot Grape Jelly Meatballs"},"content":{"rendered":"

These Pressure Cooker \/ Instant Pot Meatballs<\/strong> cook from frozen and are coated in a sweet and tangy sauce made with BBQ sauce and grape jelly. An easy appetizer with just 3 ingredients and a 5 minute cook time! <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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I\u2019ve updated this popular, classic party appetizer for the pressure cooker, so it\u2019s quicker and easier than ever!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Based on Welch\u2019s<\/span> Grape Jelly Meatball recipe<\/span><\/a>, these BBQ meatballs are traditionally made in a crockpot. With my Instant Pot recipe, instead of waiting over 3\u00bd hours for them to cook, these Pressure Cooker Sweet BBQ Meatballs go from frozen to ready to serve in about 25 minutes, including the time it takes for the pressure cooker to come to pressure!<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Cook Grape Jelly BBQ Meatballs in the Instant Pot \/ Electric Pressure Cooker<\/b><\/h2>\n

This Instant Pot Grape Jelly Meatball recipe will work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or Mealthy MultiPot. This holiday classic appetizer recipe is<\/span> a one pot, dump-and-go meal\u2014perfect for holiday parties! <\/span><\/p>\n

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Choose Favorite Ingredients for Making Grape Jelly Meatball Appetizers<\/b><\/h2>\n

Since this is such a simple recipe, it\u2019s important to choose ingredients with flavors you already like. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re not familiar with a brand of frozen meatballs, you may want to do a test run before serving at a party.<\/span><\/p>\n

I prefer the beef meatballs at Sam’s Club and thought they had a good flavor. I tested this recipe with the turkey meatballs from Costco, but they didn’t hold together very well and I didn’t like the flavor, so I wouldn’t recommend them.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, if you have a favorite brand of chicken or turkey meatballs, you can definitely use those!<\/p>\n

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Can I Use Fresh or Homemade Meatballs?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Yes, you can use fresh, homemade meatballs, with no change to the cook time. Just refrigerate for at least 30 minutes after forming to help them stay together while pressure cooking. <\/span><\/p>\n

Use Your Favorite Seasonings<\/b><\/h2>\n

This recipe is really easy to customize. If your family traditionally makes meatballs with grape jelly and chili sauce, you can absolutely do that! <\/span><\/p>\n

If you want to mix it up, other readers use just the BBQ sauce or swap out the grape jelly for cranberry jelly for an extra zing. (Perfect for Thanksgiving<\/a>!)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Do I Have to Use a Steamer Basket?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Using the steamer basket helps the meatballs to stay together better. However, if you don’t have a steamer basket, you can balance the meatballs on the trivet that came with your pot. In a pinch, you can just place the meatballs right in the pot.  <\/span><\/p>\n

How to Serve <\/b>Instant Pot BBQ Meatballs<\/b><\/h2>\n

You can serve them on a platter or right out of your Instant Pot on the keep warm setting. <\/span><\/p>\n

Make sure you have plenty of toothpicks or mini cocktail forks to make them easy to eat. Also, if you\u2019re serving them on a platter, place the extra sauce in a bowl with a serving spoon. <\/span><\/p>\n

For leftovers, you can also serve them over rice or toast some sub rolls to make easy meatball sandwiches. (These meatballs <\/span>will reheat well in a microwave at 50% power, on the stovetop, or in your pressure cooker on the saute setting.)<\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s a quick video to show you just how easy these Pressure Cooker Sweet BBQ Meatballs are to make:<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/div>If you’re looking for a delicious, super easy appetizer for upcoming holiday parties, give this one a try!<\/b><\/p>\n