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Slow Cooker Pineapple Barbecue Meatballs

Healthy Fact of the Day

For a leaner option, use turkey or chicken meatballs. Reduce sugar by using unsweetened pineapple and cutting back on brown sugar—pineapple’s natural sweetness will still shine through.
Slow Cooker Pineapple Barbecue Meatballs

Slow Cooker Pineapple Barbecue Meatballs

Recipe by Daily Disher

Slow Cooker Pineapple Barbecue Meatballs are sweet, tangy, and effortless—perfect for parties or an easy weeknight dinner.

Course: AppetizerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
5.0 from 2 votes
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds frozen meatballs

    • 20 ounces pineapple chunks

    • 18 ounces barbecue sauce

    • 1 cup brown sugar

    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

    Directions

    • Place the frozen meatballs into the slow cooker as a base layer.
    • In a separate bowl, combine pineapple chunks with juice, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and soy sauce; stir until smooth.
    • Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the meatballs in the slow cooker, ensuring they are fully covered.
    • Set the slow cooker to low heat, cover, and cook for 4 to 5 hours until the meatballs are heated through.
    • Stir occasionally during cooking to ensure even coating of the sauce on meatballs.
    • Once cooked, serve the meatballs warm with cocktail picks or on a plate with sides.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    These Slow Cooker Pineapple Barbecue Meatballs are the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it dish. Juicy meatballs simmer in a sticky-sweet blend of barbecue sauce, pineapple, brown sugar, and soy sauce for a flavor-packed bite. Great as a party appetizer or a simple dinner, they’re easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.

    5.0 from 2 votes

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