EASY INSTANT POT® COCKTAIL MEATBALLS

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A twist on the grape jelly cocktail meatballs that everybody loves. This recipe uses apricot preserves, but feel free to use grape, orange marmalade, or even cranberry sauce - they're all delicious! Try different flavors of barbecue sauce too! These make the perfect party appetizer, especially when you're low on time!

Provided by France C

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves
1 (12 ounce) bottle hickory-flavored barbecue sauce
¼ cup water
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
24 ounces frozen cocktail-size meatballs

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add apricot preserves, barbecue sauce, water, and crushed red pepper and whisk together. Add meatballs and stir to coat.
  • Close and lock the lid; turn venting knob to sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Arrange meatballs on a platter with toothpicks and additional crushed red pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347.1 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 70.7 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 592 mg, Sugar 29.2 g

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