bbq: I made this bbq chicken in the crockpot last week and it was incredible. So I have this pot luck dinner I am going to tomorrow and I was thinking about using the same bbq recipe but with meatballs. I want them to be saucy enough though, so does anyone make really good meatballs in the crock pot this way?|||This is the one that my family loves. You can make the meatballs from scratch with this recipe or just use the sauce recipe with your own meatballs. INGREDIENTS * 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef * 1 1/4 cups dry bread crumbs * 1 egg * 3 tablespoons grated onion * 1 (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix Sauce * 1 cup ketchup * 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar * 3/4 cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage * 1/2 cup chopped onion * 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper * 1 teaspoon seasoning salt * 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper * 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). 2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, grated onion and Ranch dressing mix until well blended. Shape into 1 inch meatballs, and place on a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan, or any baking sheet with sides to catch the grease. 3. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, turning them over half way through. While the meatballs are roasting, mix together the ketchup, cider vinegar, cola, chopped onion and green pepper in a slow cooker. Season with seasoning salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. 4. Remove meatballs from the baking sheet, and place into the sauce in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low for 3 hours, then remove the lid and cook for an additional 15 minutes before serving. I have also bought frozen meatballs and added them to this sauce and they are almost as good plus they take no time at all. The cola sounds weird but this recipe is really good. I got it from www.allrecipes.com a few years ago and it is the only way I make them now. It has been reviewed by almost 70 people. Here are the reviews. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/BBQ-Cola-Me鈥?/a> Have fun at your pot luck dinner.|||This may sound weird, but beer and jelly are two good things to add to bbq. Not at the same time though. If you want it sweeter go with the jelly. Beer will give it a heartier flavor, I can't really explain it, but it is good!|||You can use your crock pot as a keep the food warm. That would be good. Add a little hot pepper for the kick. Your friends will be running for more.|||my brother makes one with grape jelly and chili sauce. get a jar of grape jelly and melt it in a pot on the stove add a jar of chili sauce and cook in the crock pot with some frozen meatballs. Sounds gross but is actually good!