Step 1

Add milk to panko bread crumbs in small bowl and let soak for 5 minutes or until softened

Step 2

Add to pork and beef along with egg, cheese, shallots and BBQ seasoning

Step 3

Mix using hands until well combined but be careful not to overwork mixture

Step 4

Using hands or ice cream scooper measure out 12 servings and roll gently into balls (a little larger than golfballs)

Step 5

Place on foil lined baking sheet and place in oven

Step 6

Turn on broiler and broil for 5-8 minutes watching closely until browned on top

Step 7

OR, heat olive oil in skillet and brown meatballs on each side for 2-3 minutes

Step 8

Transfer to slow cooker

Step 9

Whisk together BBQ sauce and blueberry preserves

Step 10

Pour half of mixture over meatballs

Step 11

Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours for low for 4-6 until meatballs are fully cooked through

Step 12

Remove from slow cooker and toss with remaining sauce (discard any cooking liquid from slow cooker)