Hawaiian Pineapple Meatballs in a Crockpot
When it’s time for the easiest, 6-ingredient slow cooker recipe in the world that’s sure to impress friends and family alike, look no further than these Hawaiian meatballs. They’re tender, juicy, moist, and infused with wonderful pineapple flavor. Best of all, this is literally a dump-and-stir recipe where you allow your slow cooker to do all the work for you! And isn’t that the best kind of recipe. Whether it’s a summer backyard get-together, tailgating season, a Christmas or New Year’s Eve party, this recipe is so versatile and practical. You can even serve them as a no-fuss weeknight meal with rice or veggies when it’s too hot or you’re too tired to cook.
Ingredients in Hawaiian Meatballs
For this super easy Crockpot appetizer meatballs recipe, you’ll only need six commonly found ingredients including:
Hawaiian-style barbecue sauce Soy sauce (lite or reduced-sodium) Brown sugar Garlic Frozen, cooked meatballs Canned pineapple chunks Chives, optional for garnishing
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs
It really doesn’t get any simpler than this recipe! Here’s an overview of how to make meatballs in a Crockpot with pineapple:
Tips for Making Hawaiian Pineapple Crockpot Meatballs
Hawaiian meatballs can be served as an appetizer or as a meal. We love to spoon the Hawaiian meatballs and all that tasty sauce over rice and eat it as a meal. If freezing, let the Hawaiian meatballs cool completely first. They’ll last up to 6 months and can be reheated in the slow cooker or on the stovetop. However, they’re a great appetizer or party food. Set out some toothpicks or a serving spoon and let folks help themselves. I promise everyone will want this super easy recipe! I use lite or reduced sodium soy sauce because that’s enough saltiness for us. Generally barbecue sauce is also high in sodium, and combined with the lite soy sauce, there’s plenty of flavor there, not to worry.
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