Every year I host a huge ornament exchange party. It’s one of my favorite traditions I have started. I usually start getting texts about my ornament party in November asking what date it is going to be on.
The party starts off with everyone bringing their favorite dessert or appetizer. Some years we are really heavy on desserts, and some years we are heavy on the cheese. That doesn’t matter though. All of the amazing women I know come, and we enjoy chatting, eating, and then stealing ornaments from each other.
One year, one of my dear friends brought the most beautiful platter in, but it was empty. Then she pulled out a container full of the most delectable meatballs I’ve ever had the opportunity to eat. I’m pretty sure I ate about half of the platter.
As she was cleaning up, I continued to rave about her platter. It was just right up my alley, and I needed it. Being the sweet friend that she is, she proceeded to tell me that the platter was actually for me because she got it to gift to me knowing that I would swoon over it.
F.A.Q’s and Troubleshooting for Tangy Cranberry Meatballs
What if I don’t have a crockpot?
If you don’t have a crockpot, you could also bake them covered in the oven, or in your Instapot on the slow cooker setting.
Is there a certain brand of BBQ sauce I should use?
I love the flavor of Kraft Original BBQ sauce, Sweet Baby Ray’s, or Stubb’s Original.
Can I use whole berry cranberry sauce?
Totally! I use the jelly cranberry sauce because I have picky kids who refuse to eat anything that is showing a chunk. I think it would be delicious with the whole berries.
Can I make this as a meal?
Absolutely. In fact, I do that quite often. I would suggest serving it with a side of rice and a veggie.
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