Slow Cooker Pineapple Barbecue Meatballs
Slow Cooker Pineapple Barbecue Meatballs are an irresistible blend of sweet and savory flavors that make for a perfect appetizer or main dish. These juicy meatballs simmer in a rich pineapple barbecue sauce, creating a delightful burst of flavor that will impress your guests and family alike. With minimal preparation, these meatballs cook to perfection in your slow cooker, making them ideal for busy weeknights, parties, or potlucks. Customize the sweetness and spice levels to your preference, ensuring everyone enjoys this crowd-pleaser. Serve them as finger food at gatherings or over rice for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: Low for 4–5 hours or High for 2–3 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 (32 meatballs) 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen fully cooked meatballs (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1½ cups pineapple chunks (fresh or canned, drained)
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar (if using), soy sauce, and garlic powder.
- Place frozen meatballs and pineapple chunks in the slow cooker; pour the sauce mixture over them.
- Cover and cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours until heated through.
- Serve warm directly from the slow cooker, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg