Description
These Slow Cooker Pineapple Barbecue Meatballs are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The tender meatballs are coated in a delicious pineapple barbecue sauce that’s bursting with flavor. Serve them over rice or as an appetizer for a crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb frozen meatballs
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 can (20 oz) pineapple chunks, drained
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the frozen meatballs, barbecue sauce, pineapple chunks, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and ground ginger.
- Stir until the meatballs are fully coated with the sauce mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Serve the meatballs and sauce over cooked rice or as an appetizer.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- You can use homemade meatballs or store-bought, depending on your preference.
- For extra flavor, add a bit of chopped green onion or cilantro as a garnish before serving.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the meatballs after cooking, and simmer the sauce on the stove until it thickens.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (or 2-3 hours on high)