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Crock Pot Huli Huli Meatballs

Sweet, tangy, and tender, these crock pot huli huli meatballs simmer in a pineapple glaze that’s pure comfort. Set it and forget it for an easy weeknight dinner!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crockpot appetizer, crockpot huli huli meatballs recipe, easy, huli huli meatballs
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen meatballs
  • 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks drained
  • 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger or paste or 1 teaspoon dried
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • Spray the inside of the crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. Add 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen meatballs and 1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks to the crock pot.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice, ½ cup soy sauce, ½ cup brown sugar, ⅓ cup ketchup, 2 teaspoons grated ginger or paste, and 2 teaspoons minced garlic.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the top of the meatballs. Cook on LOW for 4 hours or HIGH for 3 hours.
  • In the last 20 minutes of cooking, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Stir the cornstarch slurry into the crock pot liquid, then replace the lid and heat through. As it heats through it will help thicken the sauce.
  • Garnish with green onion, if desired. Serve over rice, noodles, or with toothpicks as an appetizer!

Notes

Storage and Reheating Instructions
  • In the Refrigerator: Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. 
  • In the Freezer: Store in the freezer for up to 2 months.
  • Reheating From Frozen: You can reheat the frozen leftovers in a crockpot on LOW for 2-3 hours, heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 906mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

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