Slow Cooker Pineapple Barbecue Meatballs
Recipe by Daily DisherSlow Cooker Pineapple Barbecue Meatballs are sweet, tangy, and effortless—perfect for parties or an easy weeknight dinner.
Course: AppetizerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
300
kcalTotal time
1
hour10
minutesIngredients
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.