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Try Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs for a really easy meal that everyone will love. With just a few simple ingredients, these tangy Hawaiian meatballs are great for parties, family dinner and more.
The slow cooker does all the work for these flavorful sweet and sour meatballs with pineapple and BBQ sauce. Sweet and savory combine for the best tangy slow cooker Hawaiian meatballs!
Plus, it is only a few ingredients. This recipe is SO simple but the results are so delicious. Serve these as a main dish or as an great appetizer. Try these other delicious meatball recipes – Crockpot Salisbury Steak Meatballs and Buffalo Chicken Meatballs.
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Why Make this Recipe
Try these Pineapple BBQ Meatballs to enjoy for a delicious meal idea. The Hawaiian flavor makes this slow cooker Hawaiian Meatballs Recipe a family favorite.
I have even added in veggies such as red bell peppers for added flavor.
Ingredients
- Frozen Meatballs – You can also make this Easy Homemade Meatballs Recipe
- BBQ Sauce – Feel free to make Homemade Barbecue Sauce
I told you it was SO simple. You won’t find any complicated ingredients here. Scroll to the bottom to see the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.
Variation ideas
- Add Grape Jelly – Hawaiian meatballs with grape jelly is such a classic recipe and always a hit.
- Pineapple Preserves – Meatballs with pineapple preserves are so yummy and the preserves really add a ton of flavor.
- Bell Peppers – Add bell peppers to the recipe we love that the peppers go great with the sweet and sour sauce.
- Green Onions – Top with green onions before serving.
- Brown Sugar – If you prefer a hint of sweetness, add in a tablespoon or two of brown sugar.
- Pineapple Chunks – You can use slice pineapple or crushed pineapple as well.
- Soy Sauce – For a little Asian flavor, add in a tablespoon of soy sauce.
The sweet and savory sauce goes great with lots of different additions. Try several and see what your family likes best.
How to Make Hawaiian Meatballs in Crock Pot
Step 1 – Put all the ingredients in the crock pot.
Step 2 – Cook on low for about 4 hours in the pineapple juice. Then serve over rice and enjoy for an easy recipe.
Can Hawaiian Meatballs be made on the Stove?
Yes, this meatball recipe can be made on your stove. If you are short on time cooking on the stove is the best option. This is perfect if you need to get get dinner done fast.
- Heat Sauce – Begin by putting the BBQ sauce, pineapple, and minced garlic in the sauce pan.
- Add Meatballs – Add meatball to the sauce and stir to coat. Make sure they meatballs are thoroughly covered with the sauce.
- Cook – If meatballs are thawed, heat for about 8 to 10 minutes. If meatballs are frozen, heat for about 15 minutes.
- Serve – Serve meatballs over rice on as a sub sandwich.
Serving Ideas
- White Rice – The meatballs are so delicious served over rice. You can pour the BBQ sauce over the rice and it is so good.
- Roasted Vegetables – Keep things simple and just add a simple side salad. You could also serve Roasted Green Beans. Learn how to steam broccoli in the microwave for a super easy veggie side dish.
- Mashed Potatoes – I think mashed potatoes would also be delicious. You can spoon the sauce over the mashed potatoes. This is one of our favorite side dishes.
- See What to Serve with BBQ Meatballs for more ideas
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, doubling this Meatball Hawaiian recipe is easy to do. Use two crockpots when feeding a crowd for a game day party or family gathering. We always double the recipe when serving a crowd. This Hawaiian BBQ Meatball recipe is the perfect meal. Serve as an easy appetizer or as a main meal idea. Everyone can dish how many they want or place them on a platter with a toothpick inserted in them.
No need to thaw the meatballs. Just put them in the crock pot frozen and let the slow cooker do all the work. This is the perfect meal to make when you forgot to set something out for dinner. Toss in a frozen bag of meatballs and cook for a few hours with the other ingredients and dinner is done.
To store leftover pineapple meatballs crockpot recipe, place them in an airtight container. If properly stored, cooked meatballs will last for 3 to 4 days in the fridge.
Allow the Hawaiian BBQ Meatballs to cool completely. Place the cooked meal in a freezer bag or a freezer safe container. It will be safe to eat for 3 to 4 months in the freezer. Do not re-freeze after thawing. You reheat in the crock pot, stove top, or in the microwave.
More Easy Crockpot Meatball Recipes
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Easy Appetizer
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Crockpot Meatball Subs
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Crock Pot Hawaiian Meatballs
Ingredients
- 3 lbs bag frozen meatballs
- 3 cups bbq sauce
- 1 pineapple chunks can (2 oz.)
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
Instructions
- Place everything in the crock pot.
- Cook on low for 4 hours.
- Serve over rice!
I did not drain the pineapple. Thanks!
I did not drain the pineapple for this recipe. Thank you!
Thanks for the info. I always freeze sliced bell peppers and chopped onions. What a time saver! My question is do you drain the pineapple chunks before adding to the Crock Pot for the meatballs?
Hi, Can this be made with homemade meatballs?
Thanks
Do you drain the pineapple ? It sounds good.
How many ounces is the can of pineapple? I am reading 2 ounces but I know that can’t be right. Looking forward to trying this recipe. It looks so easy and seems like it would be delicious!