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.
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: Appetizer
/Cuisine: American
/Difficulty: Easy
Servings
4
Prep time
30 minutes
Cooking time
40 minutes
Calories
300 kcal
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
1.
Place the frozen meatballs into the slow cooker as a base layer.
2.
In a separate bowl, combine pineapple chunks with juice, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and soy sauce; stir until smooth.
3.
Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the meatballs in the slow cooker, ensuring they are fully covered.
4.
Set the slow cooker to low heat, cover, and cook for 4 to 5 hours until the meatballs are heated through.
5.
Stir occasionally during cooking to ensure even coating of the sauce on meatballs.
6.
Once cooked, serve the meatballs warm with cocktail picks or on a plate with sides.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
300kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
2
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg