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BBQ Hawaiian Meatballs in a slow cooker, being served with a spoon.
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5 from 7 votes

Hawaiian Meatballs

Hawaiian BBQ Meatballs made with pineapple and bbq sauce make the perfect fun, easy party appetizer or main dish, served over rice.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 192kcal
Author: Lauren Allen
Cost: 8

Ingredients

  • 50 - 60 pre-cooked frozen meatballs store-bought or homemade
  • 2 1/2 cups barbecue sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple , finely diced, or use undrained crushed pineapple from a can

Instructions

For slow cooker meatballs:

  • Spray the bottom of your slow cooker lightly with cooking spray. Add frozen meatballs to the bottom of pot.
  • In a large bowl stir together homemade bbq sauce and crushed pineapple. Pour over meatballs. 
    BBQ sauce and pineapple being mixed together in a bowl.
  • Cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours. Serve warm garnished with chopped green onions, if desired.
    Sauce being poured over meatballs in a slow cooker.

For stovetop meatballs:

  • Add homemade bbq sauce and crushed pineapple to a medium pot.
  • Add meatballs and stir to coat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 8-10 minutes for thawed meatballs, or 14-16 minutes for frozen meatballs.
  • Serve warm garnished with chopped green onions, if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. 

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 218mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 8.4mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.7mg