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Slow Cooker Meatball Pineapple Smokies
This Slow Cooker Meatball Pineapple Smokies recipe combines frozen beef meatballs and mini beef smokies with a sweet and tangy mix of apricot preserves, barbecue sauce, and pineapple chunks. Cooked slowly to allow the flavors to meld, it creates a saucy appetizer or snack with a balance of savory meat and fruity sweetness. The gentle slow cooker method helps tenderize the meat while infusing it with the sauce.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
3 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
16
Calories:
182 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces apricot preserves
- 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
- 32 ounces beef meatballs frozen
- 1 package Beef Smokies drained, mini, hot dogs
- 20 ounces pineapple chunks , drained
Instructions
- Mix the apricot preserves and barbecue sauce together in the slow cooker.
- Add in the meatballs and smokies and stir well to coat.
- Cook on high for 2-3 hours.
- Stir in pineapple chunks, cover, and continue cooking on high heat for 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
182kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
458mg
(19%)
Potassium
221mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
51IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 458mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 221mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 51IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.