Slow Cooker Tangy Hawaiian Meatballs

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!