Slow Cooker Tangy Hawaiian Meatballs
These tangy Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs are made in the slow cooker for ease and convenience. Enjoy alone as a perfect appetizer, or served on a bed of rice for a delicious meal on busy weeknights.
If you need another appetizer recipe, try these Bacon Stuffed Mushrooms!
It’s always good to have some easy appetizer recipes on hand, especially this time of year. There’s plenty of entertaining coming up!
It’s even better when an appetizer recipe such as this one, can also easily be the star in a main dish by the addition of rice.
This Slow Cooker Tangy Hawaiian Meatballs recipe was first made about 8 years ago, and since I’ve made this many times over. We’ve even fallen in love with these Slow Cooker Hawaiian Pork Chops because we loved the taste so much.
Our whole family loves the tangy sauce and I especially love that this is an easy recipe.
I recently updated the photos and added an easy step-by-step video for you! Watch how to make slow cooker hawaiian meatballs recipe below.
Ingredients Required
This meatball appetizer recipe could not be simpler. Here are the simple ingredients you’ll need. The full recipe is below in the printable recipe card found at the bottom of the post.
- precooked frozen meatballs
- can of pineapple chunks
- brown sugar
- cornstarch
- cayenne pepper
- white vinegar
- soy sauce
How to make Slow Cooker Meatballs
In a medium bowl, mix reserved pineapple juice from the can, brown sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, cayenne pepper and soy sauce. Mix and set aside.
Place meatballs into the crock pot and top with pineapple chunks and pour sauce on top.
Cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through. For a thicker sauce, take off slow cooker lid and cook for another 30 minutes on high.
What to Serve with Hawaiian Meatballs
Serve this hawaiian meatball recipe warm, alone or over white rice (or cauliflower rice for a low carb option).
Sometimes I sprinkle sesame seeds on top or chopped green onions as garnish.
Sometimes when I’m deciding on what to serve with pineapple meatballs, I think of complimentary flavors like: spicy coleslaw, buttered noodles, or roasted green beans.
Storage
Store pineapple meatballs leftovers in an airtight container or cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Can you use your own meatballs for this recipe?
You can make your own homemade meatballs for this recipe or use pre-cooked meatballs from the grocery store, like I have many times.
You can use any type of meatballs from beef to turkey meatballs.
The nice thing about using pre-made is that they are also cooked, so once heated, you can enjoy.
Making tender slow cooker hawaiian meatballs is not an all-day process, even though it’s a crockpot recipe.
Recipe Tips
You’ll love that hawaiian flavor. Next you’ll want to try our Baked Hawaiian Chicken.
If you love to try different meatball recipes, you simply have to make our Buffalo Chicken Meatballs. Serve these as both an appetizer or main as well!
yet if you want to make dry Baked Chicken Meatballs and serve with other dipping sauces, try our recipe. It’s simply the best tasting chicken meatball recipe ever!
Another great snack idea is good old appetizer dip recipes, and I have plenty of those too. This one is a great appetizer that we have served for guests many times in the past years.
I’ve found most are a fan of meatballs, so it’s an ultimate appetizer recipe to please the masses.
I’m here to keep you stocked on all the greatest so that your entertaining is a hit.
More Appetizer Recipes
- Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites
- Easy Baked Chicken Meatballs
- Hot Cheesy Crab Dip
- Best French Onion Meatballs
Enjoy this Slow Cooker Tangy Hawaiian Meatballs recipe as well as my other slow cooker recipes! If you need another crown pleasing appetizer, try our Jalapeno Poppers.
Enjoy this delicious recipe like we have for many years, whether it’s a main course for an easy weeknight dinner or a perfect appetizer.
For a similar recipe try our Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Pineapple Ham!
If you’ve tried this Easy Crockpot Hawaiian Meatballs or any other recipe on my blog please let me know how it went in the comments below. I love hearing from you. Finally, consider leaving a 🌟 star rating while you’re here. Thanks!

Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatballs
Ingredients
- 2 lb precooked frozen meatballs
- 1 can Pineapple Chunks (reserve the juice)
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 3 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 2/3 cup White Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix reserved pineapple juice from the can, brown sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, cayenne pepper and soy sauce.
- Place meatballs in crock pot and top with drained pineapple chunks.
- Pour mixture over meatballs and pineapple.
- Cook on low for 3-4 hours or until heated through. For a thicker sauce, take off slow cooker lid and cook for another 30 minutes on high.
- Serve warm
Oh these meatballs look so good! I never would have thought to add pineapples to meatballs. I love using my slowcooker and will try this one…thank you!
So going to try this
That sounds good. A nice twist on a classic.
yummy! Definitely going to try this. Thanks for sharing!
The dish looks so good and delicious. My mouth started watering 🙂 Lovely 🙂
These look and sounds so good! I had to pin them so I could try them later!
My mouth is watering! I’m headed for the kitchen.
Sounds delicious! We use our slow cookers at our New Year fondue!
I love meatballs and this recipe sounds delicious and super easy. Definitely going to try it, thanks!
The recipe looks great. Wonderful shot of finished product too!
Those look so yummy. I love having meatballs for family gatherings. They are always the first to get eaten.
This meatballs look great! nice dish for New Year’s Eve too! thanks for sharing and Happy Healthy New Year 🙂
OhmyHECK – this photo makes me SOOOO hungry!! Pinned this, and so adding it to my New Years party food menu 🙂
Those look so good! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Yum! That sounds good!