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Pineapple Glazed Meatballs

Deliciously sweet and savory meatballs cooked in a slow cooker with just four simple ingredients, perfect for snacks or meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the meatballs
  • 1 bag (26 to 32 ounces) frozen fully cooked meatballs You can use homemade meatballs if preferred.
For the sauce
  • 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce Can be substituted with teriyaki or sweet chili sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free version.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add the frozen meatballs to the slow cooker.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the crushed pineapple with its juice, barbecue sauce, and soy sauce until well blended.
  3. Pour this pineapple sauce over the meatballs and gently stir to coat.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. Stir once or twice during cooking if it’s convenient.
  2. When the meatballs are heated through and the sauce is hot, they are ready to serve.

Notes

If you want a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of pineapple juice by draining some before mixing. Feel free to add chopped green onions or sesame seeds as a garnish before serving. For a spicier kick, you can add some red pepper flakes to the sauce.