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This is my modification of the time honored "What the Heck did you add?? How the Heck does it taste so good!?!" grape jelly meatball recipe from the 1960's.

They're great for appetizers and potlucks. For finger food eating: Serve with toothpicks, fun picks like plastic swords, or sandwich picks.

-=-Debbie

Ingredients:

2 12 oz bottles of Chili Sauce (I use: Heinz Chili Sauce or Homade Chili Sauce)
1 30 oz jar of grape or strawberry jam or jelly (I use: Welch's Concord Grape Jam or Smucker's Strawberry Jam)
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
6 lbs frozen meatballs (I use: Walmart "Great Value Homestyle [Beef & Pork] Meatballs")

Recipe:

• Combine the sauces, jam, and cayenne pepper in the Instant Pot on "Saute"
• Stir until warm and combined
• Change the setting to "Slow Cook - Low" for 4 hours
• Add the frozen meatballs, cover and cook for 3-4 hours
• Serve in the Instant Pot on "Keep Warm" mode

If you cooked the meatballs for the party tomorrow:

• Turn off the Instant Pot and leave it to cool down
• Remove the liner pot with lid, and place in the refrigerator
• Remove the pot from the refrigerator 1-2 hours before the party
• Set the Instant Pot to "Slow Cook - High" for 2 hours
• Serve in the Instant Pot on "Keep Warm" mode