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Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Meatballs
Whether you are hosting a gathering for loved ones or a delectable main dish for dinner this crockpot pineapple BBQ meatball recipe is sure to be a hit. There is nothing quite like the combination of pineapple and BBQ.
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Pineapple BBQ Meatballs FAQ
Can I Use Homemade Meatballs Rather Than Frozen Meatballs?
Absolutely, you can substitute frozen meatballs for your homemade meatballs. I would just be careful with the seasonings, keep in mind they will be smothered in barbecue sauce.
What is the Best Barbecue Sauce to Use?
Sue Bee Honey Barbecue Sauce is without a doubt one of my favorite barbecue sauces out there. However, it isn’t available everywhere, but you can order it online. If you are not able to find it or do not want to order it online, your favorite honey barbecue sauce will work just fine.
What Side Dishes Go With Pineapple BBQ Meatballs
You can serve a number of side dishes with these meatballs, such as macaroni and cheese, baked potatoes, mashed potatoes, macaroni salad, potato salad, or a healthy side salad.
Is This Recipe Low-Carb
This version is not low carb, but you could definitely make a low-carb version of these BBQ meatballs.
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Crockpot Pineapple BBQ Meatballs
Ingredients
- 25 Meatballs Homemade or frozen is fine, and you can totally add more if you'd like.
- 1 bottle BBQ sauce (I like honey BBQ sauce) (I used SUE BEE® Honey BBQ Sauce)
- 1 cup DOLE® Canned 100% Pineapple Juice
- 2 Tapelspoons grape jelly (I used Smuckers Grape Jelly)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Place your cooked meatballs into slow cooker. Frozen meatballs don't need to be thawed, and homemade meatballs are best if you leave them a little uncooked. However, you can place fully cooked and thawed meatballs without any problems.
- Pour DOLE® Canned 100% Pineapple Juice and BBQ sauce into the slow cooker with the meatballs.
- Add grape jelly and brown sugar and mix everything together. It's okay if the jelly doesn't mix in right away you can come back once things have warmed up a bit and it should stir right in.
- Allow to cook in slow cooker on high for 1 hour, then turn down to low and allow to cook for 2 to 3 more hours. Check the meatballs about once every hour and just stir things up a bit.
- Allow to cook for a few hours and they are done! Enjoy
