Smoky Peach Jalapeño Bourbon Meatballs are bold, glossy, and built to impress. Sweet peach preserves melt into a rich bourbon glaze, balanced with smoky spices and just enough jalapeño heat to keep every bite exciting. This is the kind of party food people remember.
The sauce is where everything comes together. Juicy peaches bring natural sweetness, bourbon adds warmth and depth, and barbecue sauce layers in smoky savoriness. Jalapeño cuts through the richness with a gentle kick, creating a perfectly balanced sweet-heat profile.
These meatballs are incredibly versatile and easy to prepare, whether you use frozen or homemade. Simmering them slowly allows the sauce to thicken into a sticky glaze that clings beautifully to each meatball.
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Perfect for parties, game days, or casual entertaining, these meatballs can be served with toothpicks, spooned over rice, or tucked into slider buns. They are bold, addictive, and guaranteed to disappear fast.
Servings: 6–8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 lbs meatballs, frozen or homemade (beef or pork)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce
- 1 cup peach preserves
- ⅓ cup bourbon
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 jalapeño, finely diced (seeded for mild heat)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions:
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