Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs

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Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs

These sweet and tangy Hawaiian Meatballs are the ultimate easy party appetizer or weeknight dinner. Juicy meatballs simmer in a tropical BBQ-pineapple sauce that’s bursting with flavor — all made right in your slow cooker!

Prep Time10

Cook Time4

Total Time4 10

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Hawaiian meatballs, meatballs, slow cooker meatballs, sweet and sour meatballs

Servings:

Calories: 664kcal

Author: Rachael

Equipment

1 slow cooker

Ingredients

32 ounces frozen meatballs
20 ounces Pineapple chunks not drained
2 cups BBQ sauce
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon dried ginger
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons chopped chives for garnish

Instructions

Make the sauce: In the bowl of your slow cooker, whisk together the BBQ sauce, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, dried ginger, and minced garlic until smooth and well combined.
Add the meatballs and pineapple: Pour in the frozen meatballs and drained pineapple chunks. Stir gently to coat everything evenly in the sauce.
Cook: Cover and cook on HIGH for 2–3 hours or LOW for 5–6 hours, stirring once or twice during cooking to ensure the meatballs are well coated in the sauce.
Finish and serve: Once heated through and saucy, stir again to make sure the sauce is evenly distributed. Sprinkle with chopped chives before serving.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, you can remove the lid during the last 20–30 minutes of cooking to let it reduce.
Serve these meatballs over rice for a complete meal, or keep them warm in the slow cooker for parties.
Try swapping the BBQ sauce for a teriyaki-style sauce if you want a slightly different flavor profile.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat beautifully.

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