Description
Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs offer a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors that elevate any meal. With juicy pineapple, zesty BBQ sauce, and aromatic ginger, these meatballs are incredibly easy to prepare in your slow cooker. Simply toss everything together and let it simmer while you go about your day. Perfect for parties, game days, or cozy family dinners, this dish is not only delicious but also versatile enough to serve as an appetizer or main course. Enjoy these succulent meatballs over rice, in sliders, or on skewers for a fun presentation. Your guests will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
- 3 pounds frozen meatballs
- 1 20 ounce can pineapple chunks, drained
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice apple vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
Instructions
- Prepare the crock pot by adding frozen meatballs and drained pineapple chunks.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, soy sauce, rice apple vinegar, and brown sugar until combined. Grate in ginger and garlic.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs and gently toss to coat evenly.
- Cover with the lid; cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 5-6 hours until heated through.
- Serve warm with chopped chives sprinkled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider mixing in bell peppers or onions into the crock pot. If you prefer a spicier kick, use a spicy BBQ sauce or add chili flakes.