Description
Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs are a delicious and effortless dish that combines the sweetness of pineapple with savory BBQ sauce, creating a flavor profile that’s both sweet and tangy. Ideal for gatherings or cozy dinners, these meatballs are not only easy to prepare but also versatile. Serve them as an appetizer, over rice, in sliders, or on a salad—there’s no wrong way to enjoy them! With just a few minutes of prep time, you can set your crock pot and let it work its magic while you focus on other tasks. These meatballs are sure to be a hit at any occasion.
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
Instructions
- Prepare the crock pot by adding frozen meatballs and drained pineapple chunks.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, soy sauce, rice apple vinegar, and brown sugar.
- Grate fresh ginger and garlic into the sauce mixture, then whisk until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the crock pot and gently toss to coat evenly. Cover with the lid.
- Cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours until heated through.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped chives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours (on HIGH)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg