Description
Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs are a delightful fusion of sweet and tangy flavors, making them a perfect fit for any gathering or family dinner. The slow cooker does all the work, ensuring tender meatballs coated in a luscious pineapple BBQ sauce. Whether served as an appetizer, over rice, or in sliders, these meatballs are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. With just 5 minutes of prep time, you can set and forget this easy dish while you enjoy quality time with loved ones. Elevate your next meal with these flavorful meatballs that blend tropical sweetness with savory goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds frozen meatballs
- 1 20-ounce can pineapple chunks, drained
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice apple vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- In the slow cooker, combine frozen meatballs and drained pineapple chunks.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, soy sauce, rice apple vinegar, and brown sugar until well combined.
- Grate ginger and garlic into the sauce mixture and whisk again.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours until heated through.
- Serve garnished with chopped chives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2–3 hours
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (170g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg