Hawaiian Meatballs
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Hawaiian Meatballs
Description
This recipe involves mixing barbecue sauce, pineapple chunks with some reserved juice, pressed garlic, and chopped green onions in a slow cooker until the sauce is smooth. Frozen meatballs are then added and stirred to coat evenly. Slow cooking on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours cooks the meatballs through to an internal temperature of 165°F while infusing them with the sweet and tangy sauce.
The dish balances the savory richness of meatballs with the tropical sweetness and acidity from the pineapple and the smoky notes of barbecue sauce. Cooking in the slow cooker creates tender meatballs with a well-coated glazed finish. This combination suits casual entertaining or serving as a flavorful side or appetizer.
Storing the meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator keeps them for 3-4 days, or they can be frozen up to a month. Reheating is convenient in the microwave using short increments to maintain texture. The recipe offers easy preparation with a mix-and-cook approach ideal for parties or snacks.
Ingredients
- 2 cups barbecue sauce
- 20 oz pineapple chunks drained with 1/4 cup juice reserved, can
- 4 cloves garlic pressed
- 4 green onions chopped
- 2 lbs meatballs frozen
Instructions
- Combine the barbecue sauce, pineapple chunks, reserved pineapple juice, garlic and green onions in the slow cooker and mix until smooth.
- Pour the meatballs in the slow cooker and stir into the sauce until coated.
- Cook on high for 2-3 hours, or low for 4-6 hours or until they reach 165˚F.
Notes
- Store cooked meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze up to one month for longer storage.
- Reheat meatballs in the microwave in 30 second increments to avoid overheating and maintain texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 623 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 623kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1066mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 802mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 350IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 12.6mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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