{"id":314501,"date":"2025-11-24T01:33:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T01:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/baking-category-a-b\/easy-cranberry-meatballs-my-baking-addiction\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T01:33:54","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T01:33:54","slug":"easy-cranberry-meatballs-my-baking-addiction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=314501","title":{"rendered":"Easy Cranberry Meatballs &#8211; My Baking Addiction"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"post-intro\">\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/privacy-policy\/\">privacy policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"210\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3-4-210x315.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/3-4.jpg\" alt=\"Two white plates, each holding several cranberry meatballs. text overlay includes recipe name.\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"210\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2-4-210x315.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2-4.jpg\" alt=\"Bite taken from a cranberry meatball on an appetizer toothpick. text overlay includes recipe name.\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"210\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1-4-210x315.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1-4.jpg\" alt=\"White serving bowl filled with cranberry meatballs. tExt overlay includes recipe name.\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-no-lazy=\"1\"\/><\/div>\n<p><em>Cranberry meatballs are a sweet and tangy appetizer, perfect for all of your holiday parties and game-day gatherings. This recipe uses just a handful of ingredients and is made in the slow cooker for the easiest party appetizer ever!<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bite-from-cranberry-meatball.jpg\" alt=\"Bite taken from a cranberry meatball on an appetizer toothpick.\" class=\"wp-image-64737\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bite-from-cranberry-meatball.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bite-from-cranberry-meatball-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bite-from-cranberry-meatball-210x315.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bite-from-cranberry-meatball-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bite-from-cranberry-meatball-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bite-from-cranberry-meatball-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bite-from-cranberry-meatball-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bite-from-cranberry-meatball.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Are you enjoying the easy recipes I\u2019ve been sharing lately? <\/p>\n<p>There is absolutely a time and place for making recipes from scratch. I know\u2014I do it all of the time!<\/p>\n<p>But these days, easy recipes are my go-to. And I feel like a lot of you are probably feeling the same. <\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re needing more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/easy-thanksgiving-recipes\/\">easy Thanksgiving recipes<\/a> to add to your menu for next week, these cranberry meatballs are the perfect appetizer. They\u2019ve got tons of tangy flavor packed into one super-simple slow-cooker recipe.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-64690\"\/><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Close up of cranberry meatballs in a white bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-64735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-cranberry-meatballs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-cranberry-meatballs-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-cranberry-meatballs-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-cranberry-meatballs-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-cranberry-meatballs-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-cranberry-meatballs.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-cranberry-meatballs.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-cranberry-meatballs.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of cranberry meatballs in a white bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-64735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-cranberry-meatballs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-cranberry-meatballs-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-cranberry-meatballs-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-cranberry-meatballs-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-cranberry-meatballs-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/close-up-cranberry-meatballs.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-cranberry-meatballs\">What are cranberry meatballs?<\/h2>\n<p>These cranberry meatballs are just about the easiest appetizer ever.<\/p>\n<p>Meatballs get slow cooked in a tangy sauce made from cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, and orange juice. The result is a sweet, tangy, and savory bite that you can serve at just about any party.<\/p>\n<p>These are perfect for serving as a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner appetizer, whipping up for a New Year\u2019s Eve party, or even making for the big game.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, they only take a few minutes to throw into your slow cooker, making them a must for your next gathering.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Overhead view of cranberry meatballs in a white serving bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-64734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/overhead-cranberry-meatballs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/overhead-cranberry-meatballs-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/overhead-cranberry-meatballs-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/overhead-cranberry-meatballs-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/overhead-cranberry-meatballs-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/overhead-cranberry-meatballs.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/overhead-cranberry-meatballs.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/overhead-cranberry-meatballs.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead view of cranberry meatballs in a white serving bowl.\" class=\"wp-image-64734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/overhead-cranberry-meatballs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/overhead-cranberry-meatballs-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/overhead-cranberry-meatballs-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/overhead-cranberry-meatballs-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/overhead-cranberry-meatballs-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/overhead-cranberry-meatballs.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-make-my-easy-cranberry-meatballs\">How to make my easy cranberry meatballs<\/h2>\n<p>You can have these easy cranberry meatballs simmering away in your slow cooker in just about 5 minutes. Ready to see how simple they are?<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients you\u2019ll need<\/h3>\n<p>To make my cranberry meatballs, you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li>1\u00a0 (18-ounce) bottle barbecue sauce<\/li>\n<li>1 (14-ounce) can cranberry sauce (or 1 \u00bd cups <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/homemade-cranberry-sauce\/\">homemade cranberry sauce<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup orange juice<\/li>\n<li>2 pounds frozen meatballs <\/li>\n<li>salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Ingredients for cranberry meatballs arranged on a countertop.\" class=\"wp-image-64729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cranberry-meatballs-ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cranberry-meatballs-ingredients-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cranberry-meatballs-ingredients-210x315.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cranberry-meatballs-ingredients-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cranberry-meatballs-ingredients-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cranberry-meatballs-ingredients-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cranberry-meatballs-ingredients-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cranberry-meatballs-ingredients.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cranberry-meatballs-ingredients.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cranberry-meatballs-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"Ingredients for cranberry meatballs arranged on a countertop.\" class=\"wp-image-64729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cranberry-meatballs-ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cranberry-meatballs-ingredients-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cranberry-meatballs-ingredients-210x315.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cranberry-meatballs-ingredients-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cranberry-meatballs-ingredients-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cranberry-meatballs-ingredients-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cranberry-meatballs-ingredients-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/cranberry-meatballs-ingredients.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>I promise that you do NOT need to get super fancy with your ingredients here. I typically make these with Original Sweet Baby Ray\u2019s barbecue sauce and the Rosina Angus Beef Meatballs that you can grab at Walmart. <\/p>\n<p>Costco also has some great frozen pre-cooked meatballs. Feel free to use your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/homemade-meatballs\/\">homemade meatballs<\/a> if you\u2019d like, though! Just make sure they are cooked before you add them to the slow cooker.<\/p>\n<p>My family loves beef meatballs, but turkey meatballs are a great option if your family doesn\u2019t eat red meat.<\/p>\n<p>For the cranberries, jellied cranberry sauce, whole cranberry sauce, or even homemade cranberry sauce all work great. Use whatever you have on hand, especially if you have leftovers from Thanksgiving! <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making this recipe<\/h3>\n<p>Grab your favorite slow cooker. Mine is a 6 quart, but you could probably make these in a 3-quart slow cooker, too.<\/p>\n<p>Add the barbecue sauce, cranberry sauce, and orange juice. Stir to combine.<\/p>\n<p>Add the meatballs and make sure they get coated in the sauce. Cover and cook on the low setting for 3-4 hours. <\/p>\n<p>When the meatballs are warmed through and the sauce is bubbly, give them a taste and season with salt and black pepper as desired.<\/p>\n<p>I like to sprinkle the meatballs with a bit of chopped fresh parsley before serving, but that\u2019s totally optional. <\/p>\n<p>If your crockpot has a \u201ckeep warm\u201d setting, this is perfect for keeping the cranberry meatballs the perfect temperature during a party. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"serving-suggestions\">Serving suggestions<\/h2>\n<p>These cranberry meatballs make for the perfect appetizer alongside other easy recipes such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/marinated-cheese\/\">marinated cheese<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.offtheeatenpathblog.com\/how-to-make-a-cheese-platter\/\">cheese boards<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/bacon-wrapped-little-smokies\/\">bacon-wrapped little smokies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For a holiday party, I like to set out some <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3XCrVt4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">festive cocktail picks<\/a><\/strong> to make eating the meatballs easier for guests, especially if they\u2019re standing and mingling. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3JM3beR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Mini bamboo appetizer forks<\/a><\/strong> are also a nice option.<\/p>\n<p>You could also set out some slider buns or Hawaiian rolls and let people turn the meatballs into slider sandwiches.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"Two white plates, each holding several cranberry meatballs.\" class=\"wp-image-64736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/small-plates-cranberry-meatballs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/small-plates-cranberry-meatballs-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/small-plates-cranberry-meatballs-210x315.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/small-plates-cranberry-meatballs-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/small-plates-cranberry-meatballs-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/small-plates-cranberry-meatballs-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/small-plates-cranberry-meatballs-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/small-plates-cranberry-meatballs.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/small-plates-cranberry-meatballs.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/small-plates-cranberry-meatballs.jpg\" alt=\"Two white plates, each holding several cranberry meatballs.\" class=\"wp-image-64736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/small-plates-cranberry-meatballs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/small-plates-cranberry-meatballs-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/small-plates-cranberry-meatballs-210x315.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/small-plates-cranberry-meatballs-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/small-plates-cranberry-meatballs-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/small-plates-cranberry-meatballs-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/small-plates-cranberry-meatballs-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/small-plates-cranberry-meatballs.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner has-background has-quaternary-background-color\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"storage\">Storage<\/h2>\n<p>Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can also freeze them for 2-3 months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"more-festive-appetizers\">More festive appetizers<\/h2>\n<p>Love these festive cranberry meatballs? Try some of these other seasonal appetizers:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" alt=\"White serving bowl filled with cranberry meatballs.\" class=\"wp-image-64741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-cranberry-meatballs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-cranberry-meatballs-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-cranberry-meatballs-210x315.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-cranberry-meatballs-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-cranberry-meatballs-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-cranberry-meatballs-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-cranberry-meatballs-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-cranberry-meatballs.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-cranberry-meatballs.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-cranberry-meatballs.jpg\" alt=\"White serving bowl filled with cranberry meatballs.\" class=\"wp-image-64741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-cranberry-meatballs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-cranberry-meatballs-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-cranberry-meatballs-210x315.jpg 210w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-cranberry-meatballs-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-cranberry-meatballs-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-cranberry-meatballs-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-cranberry-meatballs-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.mybakingaddiction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/bowl-of-cranberry-meatballs.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1763662966251\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I make these on the stovetop instead of in the slow cooker?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you want to make these on the stove, add all of the ingredients to a very large saucepan or a dutch oven. Simmer, covered, on low heat until the meatballs are warmed through and the sauce is bubbly. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-64691\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"64691\" data-servings=\"12\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<div id=\"recipe-64691-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-64691-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"64691\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-64691-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Add barbecue sauce, cranberry sauce and orange juice to the slow cooker and stir to combine.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-64691-0\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">1 bottle barbecue sauce, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-64691-1\" data-separator=\", \" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">1 can jellied or whole berry cranberry sauce, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-64691-2\" data-separator=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">\u00bc cup orange juice<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-64691-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p>Add in meatballs and stir to coat the meatballs in the sauce.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-64691-3\" data-separator=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">2 pounds frozen meatballs<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-64691-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Cook on low for 3-4 hours. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. If desired, sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving as an appetizer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient wprm-recipe-instruction-ingredient-64691-4\" data-separator=\"\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">salt and pepper to taste<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<div id=\"recipe-64691-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">327<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">31<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">13<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">16<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">54<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">676<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">335<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">25<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">125<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">26<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">, <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This post may contain affiliate links. 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