Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs Recipe
These Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs are a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors, making them a crowd-pleasing dish for any occasion. Juicy meatballs and tender pineapple chunks simmered in a delicious homemade sauce create a mouthwatering dish that’s easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours on High or 6 hours on Low
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes (High) or 6 hours 15 minutes (Low)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 3 pounds frozen meatballs
For the Sauce:
- 1 20 ounce can pineapple chunks, drained
- 2 cups BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- Add Meatballs and Pineapple: To the bowl of a crock pot, add frozen meatballs and pineapple chunks.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium-size bowl, whisk together BBQ sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and brown sugar.
- Enhance the Sauce: Grate ginger and garlic, whisk into the sauce. Pour the sauce over meatballs, then gently toss to coat. Cover with lid and set to HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 5-6.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle meatballs with chopped chives before serving.
Notes
- For a quicker option, you can use pre-made BBQ sauce instead of making your own.
- Feel free to add bell peppers or onions for additional flavor and color.
- These meatballs can be served over rice or as an appetizer with toothpicks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs, Hawaiian Meatballs, Slow Cooker Meatballs, Sweet and Savory Meatballs
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