Description
Succulent barbecue peach meatballs combine sweet and tangy flavors for a memorable summer dish. Guests will savor each juicy bite of this crowd-pleasing recipe that brings southern comfort to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs frozen cooked meatballs, thawed or homemade
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
- 1 cup peach preserves
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- shredded mozzarella cheese
- shredded cabbage
- hot dog buns
Instructions
- Whisk together barbecue sauce, peach preserves, and cayenne pepper in a mixing bowl, creating a vibrant and tangy glaze.
- Prepare the grill to medium heat, ensuring grates are clean and lightly oiled to prevent sticking.
- Carefully skewer the meatballs, leaving small gaps between each for even cooking.
- Grill meatballs over indirect heat for 8-10 minutes, rotating occasionally to ensure uniform heating.
- Generously brush the prepared peach barbecue sauce over the meatballs, allowing the glaze to caramelize for 2-3 minutes.
- Lightly toast hot dog buns on the grill’s edges until they develop a light golden color and slight crispness.
- Transfer grilled meatballs into the toasted buns, nestling 3-4 per serving.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese and crisp cabbage over the meatballs for added texture and freshness.
- Serve immediately while the meatballs are hot and the buns are warm, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Swap preserves for fresh peaches to intensify the natural fruit flavor and reduce added sugars.
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option that absorbs the sweet-spicy barbecue sauce beautifully.
- Control cayenne pepper amount to customize heat level, ensuring kid-friendly or spice-lover versions without overwhelming the delicate peach essence.
- Gluten-free alternatives include using lettuce wraps instead of hot dog buns and ensuring barbecue sauce meets dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg