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Sweet and Sour Meatballs Crockpot on a Serving Spoon
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Sweet and Sour Meatballs Crockpot

Making a crowd-pleasing dish has never been easier with our Sweet and Sour Meatballs Crockpot recipe. With hints of fresh garlic and savory soy sauce, the flavors of sweet pineapple tidbits and tangy BBQ sauce meld together in the slow cooker, resulting in a mouthwatering glaze for the meatballs.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Sides, Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Appetizers, Crockpot, Ground Meat, Mains, Meatballs, Sides, Slow Cooker
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 430kcal
Author: Eva Filer

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Slow Cooker
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds frozen meatballs pre-cooked
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce
  • 1 19- ounce can pineapple tidbits or chunks
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 50 grams dark brown sugar about ¼ cup
  • 2 tablespoon fresh garlic minced

Instructions

  • Lightly grease the base of a crockpot and add in all ingredients.
  • Set on LOW for 4 hours, stirring once or twice throughout.
  • Garnish if desired and serve.

Notes

  • There is no thawing required — pre-cooked meatballs go into the crockpot fully frozen and are cooked to perfection on LOW. 
  • We love using Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce, but feel free to choose your favorite variety. 
  • Meatballs can be served on toothpicks, over a bed of rice, fluffy mashed potatoes, with your favorite veggie sides, and even on a slider. 

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 916mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg
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