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Slow Cooker Pineapple Barbecue Meatballs

A delicious blend of sweet pineapple and savory barbecue meatballs, cooked effortlessly in a slow cooker for a perfect appetizer or meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lb fully cooked frozen meatballs Make sure they are fully cooked.
  • 1 can (20 oz) pineapple tidbits in juice, undrained The juice keeps the meatballs moist.
  • 1.5 cups barbecue sauce Choose a balanced sauce for best flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Adds complexity to the flavor.

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Place the fully cooked frozen meatballs into your slow cooker.
  • Add the can of pineapple tidbits along with its juice.
  • Pour in the barbecue sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Stir gently to coat the meatballs.
  • Cover the slow cooker and set it to heat on LOW for 150-180 minutes or on HIGH for 90-120 minutes.
  • Once heated through, stir the meatballs again before serving.

Notes

For appetizers, skewer with toothpicks for easy serving. Pairs well with rice or quinoa.
Keyword Barbecue, Easy Recipe, Meatballs, Pineapple, slow cooker