Description
Savory meatballs slow-cooked in a sticky, tangy orange glaze. A perfect blend of sweet and salty that works as an appetizer or a main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs frozen or homemade beef and pork meatballs
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water
Instructions
- Whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ginger in a medium bowl.
- Place meatballs in the slow cooker in an even layer.
- Pour the orange sauce over the meatballs and stir gently to coat.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry 30 minutes before the end of cooking to thicken the sauce.
- Stir in fresh orange zest just before serving and enjoy.