Whiskey Peach BBQ Meatballs

Looking for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s packed with flavor? These Whiskey Peach BBQ Meatballs combine the smoky kick of whiskey with the sweetness of peaches for a delicious twist on classic meatballs. Whether you’re serving them at a party, game day, or as a main dish over rice, these saucy meatballs will quickly become a favorite!

INGREDIENTS:

For the Meatballs:

1 lb (450 g) ground beef

½ lb (225 g) ground pork

½ cup (50 g) breadcrumbs

1 large egg

2 tbsp milk

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

2 tbsp olive oil (for frying, optional)

For the Whiskey Peach BBQ Sauce:

1 cup (240 ml) BBQ sauce

½ cup (120 ml) peach preserves

¼ cup (60 ml) whiskey

1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat).

DIRECTIONS:

Make the meatballs

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.

Roll the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) meatballs and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, cooking until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels.

Prepare the whiskey peach BBQ sauce

In the same skillet, add the BBQ sauce, peach preserves, whiskey, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Stir well and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly …