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Slow Cooker Pineapple Barbecue Meatballs

Juicy meatballs coated in a sweet and tangy pineapple barbecue sauce, slow-cooked to perfection. This easy dish is perfect for parties, potlucks, or a family dinner!

Ingredients

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  • 2pounds frozen meatballs (store-bought or homemade)1 cupbarbecue sauce (hickory, honey, or spicy)1 cuppineapple juice1/2 cupbrown sugar1/4 cupsoy sauce
  • 1 cupbarbecue sauce (hickory, honey, or spicy)1 cuppineapple juice1/2 cupbrown sugar1/4 cupsoy sauce
  • 1 cuppineapple juice1/2 cupbrown sugar1/4 cupsoy sauce
  • 1/2 cupbrown sugar1/4 cupsoy sauce
  • 1/4 cupsoy sauce
  • 1 teaspoongarlic powder1 teaspoononion powder1/2 teaspoonblack pepper1/2 teaspoonred pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoononion powder1/2 teaspoonblack pepper1/2 teaspoonred pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper1/2 teaspoonred pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoonred pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drainedFresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
  • Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1️⃣Prepare the Sauce:In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).2️⃣Assemble the Slow Cooker:Place the frozen meatballs into the slow cooker.Pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are well coated.Add the drained pineapple chunks on top and gently stir to combine.3️⃣Cook the Meatballs:Cover the slow cooker and set it tolowfor 4-5 hours orhighfor 2-3 hours.Stir occasionally to ensure the meatballs are evenly coated in the sauce.4️⃣Serve:Once the meatballs are heated through and the sauce has thickened, transfer them to a serving dish.Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).2️⃣Assemble the Slow Cooker:Place the frozen meatballs into the slow cooker.Pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are well coated.Add the drained pineapple chunks on top and gently stir to combine.3️⃣Cook the Meatballs:Cover the slow cooker and set it tolowfor 4-5 hours orhighfor 2-3 hours.Stir occasionally to ensure the meatballs are evenly coated in the sauce.4️⃣Serve:Once the meatballs are heated through and the sauce has thickened, transfer them to a serving dish.Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
  3. 2️⃣Assemble the Slow Cooker:
  4. Place the frozen meatballs into the slow cooker.Pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are well coated.Add the drained pineapple chunks on top and gently stir to combine.3️⃣Cook the Meatballs:Cover the slow cooker and set it tolowfor 4-5 hours orhighfor 2-3 hours.Stir occasionally to ensure the meatballs are evenly coated in the sauce.4️⃣Serve:Once the meatballs are heated through and the sauce has thickened, transfer them to a serving dish.Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are well coated.Add the drained pineapple chunks on top and gently stir to combine.3️⃣Cook the Meatballs:Cover the slow cooker and set it tolowfor 4-5 hours orhighfor 2-3 hours.Stir occasionally to ensure the meatballs are evenly coated in the sauce.4️⃣Serve:Once the meatballs are heated through and the sauce has thickened, transfer them to a serving dish.Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
  6. Add the drained pineapple chunks on top and gently stir to combine.
  7. 3️⃣Cook the Meatballs:Cover the slow cooker and set it tolowfor 4-5 hours orhighfor 2-3 hours.Stir occasionally to ensure the meatballs are evenly coated in the sauce.4️⃣Serve:Once the meatballs are heated through and the sauce has thickened, transfer them to a serving dish.Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
  8. Cover the slow cooker and set it tolowfor 4-5 hours orhighfor 2-3 hours.Stir occasionally to ensure the meatballs are evenly coated in the sauce.4️⃣Serve:Once the meatballs are heated through and the sauce has thickened, transfer them to a serving dish.Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
  9. Stir occasionally to ensure the meatballs are evenly coated in the sauce.
  10. 4️⃣Serve:Once the meatballs are heated through and the sauce has thickened, transfer them to a serving dish.Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
  11. Once the meatballs are heated through and the sauce has thickened, transfer them to a serving dish.Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
  12. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

To make this dish a complete meal, serve the meatballs over steamed rice or with roasted vegetables.For a spicier kick, add extra red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
For a spicier kick, add extra red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

  • Author: Chef Stella