Frozen meatballs simmer in a slow cooker with grape jelly, barbecue sauce, and sriracha, creating a sweet and spicy glaze with tangy depth.
Original recipe: www.delish.com
Slow-Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs has a high glycemic load of 32.0 per serving — significant blood sugar impact — consider pairing with protein and fiber, or adjusting portion size.
The primary glycemic load contributors are grape jelly (GL 17.9), BBQ sauce (e.g., Sweet Baby Ray's) (GL 13.6), sriracha hot sauce (GL 0.5). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.
Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.