Sweet and Savory Hawaiian Meatballs in a Crock Pot
These Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs are a delightful combination of sweet and savory, with tender meatballs cooked in a tangy BBQ and pineapple sauce. This easy slow cooker recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a crowd-pleasing party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours on high or 5-6 hours on low
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 3 pounds frozen meatballs
- 1 20-ounce can pineapple chunks, drained
Sauce:
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Add Meatballs and Pineapple: To the crock pot, place frozen meatballs and pineapple chunks.
- Make Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine BBQ sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, grated ginger, and garlic. Pour over meatballs and toss to coat.
- Cook: Cover and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours.
- Serve: Sprinkle with chopped chives before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the sauce by adjusting the sweetness or adding heat with red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
