Slow Cooker Meatball Pineapple Smokies
These Slow Cooker Meatball Pineapple Smokies are the ultimate easy party food! Just 5 ingredients dumped in the crockpot for a sweet, savory, and saucy appetizer that everyone loves. Perfect for game day, potlucks, or any gathering. For another fantastic slow cooker appetizer, try our Crockpot Ranch Chicken.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 220kcal
Equipment
- 4-6 Quart Slow Cooker Essential for set-it-and-forget-it cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 jar (12 oz) apricot preserves
- 1.5 cups barbecue sauce
- 32 oz frozen fully-cooked beef meatballs
- 1 package (14 oz) beef little smokies, drained
- 20 oz pineapple chunks, drained
Instructions
- In a 4-6 quart slow cooker, stir together the apricot preserves and barbecue sauce until well combined.
- Add the frozen meatballs and drained little smokies to the slow cooker. Stir gently to coat evenly with the sauce.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours, until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce is bubbling. Stir once halfway if possible.
- Stir in the well-drained pineapple chunks. Cover and continue cooking on HIGH for an additional 20-30 minutes.
- Switch slow cooker to the WARM setting. Serve directly from the pot with toothpicks.
Notes
Pro Tips: For the best texture, add the drained pineapple chunks during the last 20-30 minutes of cooking. Adding it too early can make the sauce watery. Use a good-quality, sweet barbecue sauce as the base of your glaze for the best flavor. This dish can be kept on the WARM setting in your slow cooker for up to 4 hours for easy serving.