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Hawaiian Meatballs for the Slow Cooker

These Hawaiian meatballs are tender and juicy and super easy to throw together for a party in a crockpot or slow cooker. The sticky sweet glaze will have you coming back!
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Course: Best Cocktail Meatballs
Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 15 servings
Author: Jennifer Stewart

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 26 ounces frozen meatballs
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions for garnish

Pineapple Ginger Sauce

  • 2/3 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger

Instructions

  • Place the meatballs in your crock pot or slow cooker
  • Prepare the pineapple ginger sauce
  • Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine
  • Pour the sauce over the meatballs
  • Stir to coat the meatballs
  • Cook on low for 2 hours or on high for 1 hour
  • When ready to serve, sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions
  • Enjoy!

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Notes

  • Buy frozen meatballs or make homemade meatballs. Just be sure to start with them frozen.
  • This recipe works with beef, chicken, pork, or turkey meatballs.
  • Add pineapple chunks and slices of bell peppers for more sweetness and color.
  • Use canned pineapple if adding chunks or juice to the sour pineapple sauce.
  • Don't use fresh pineapple. The acidity makes the sauce foamy and the pineapple is too tough.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 214kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 507mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g