Slow Cooker Meatball Pineapple Smokies Recipe

Folks around here love meatballs, and this recipe makes them even better. It’s simple as can be, just toss everything in the slow cooker and let it bubble away. You’ll end up with something sweet, savory, and mighty tasty. It’s a good one to bring to church suppers, family reunions, or just set on the counter with toothpicks for folks to help themselves.

What You’ll Need

• 12 ounces apricot preserves
• 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
• 32 ounces frozen beef meatballs
• 1 package beef smokies, drained
• 20 ounces canned pineapple chunks, drained

You’ll Need

• Slow cooker (4 to 6-quart)
• A big spoon

How To Make It

1. Mix the Sauce
   Put the apricot preserves and barbecue sauce in the slow cooker. Stir them together.
2. Add the Meat
   Pour in the frozen meatballs and drained smokies. Stir so they’re all covered in sauce.
3. Let It Cook
   Put the lid on and cook on high for about 2 to 3 hours.
4. Add the Pineapple
   Stir in the pineapple chunks. Put the lid back on and cook for another 20 minutes.

A Few Pointers

• Don’t bother thawing the meatballs. Just dump them right in.
• If you like things with a little kick, use a spicy barbecue sauce.
• Keep the slow cooker on warm and folks can serve themselves.
• Goes nice with white rice or plain noodles if you’re serving for supper.

Nutritional Info

One serving has about 159 calories, 32g of carbs, 5g of protein, and 3g of fat. It’s a little sweet and salty, so it’s best for sharing.
Note: These numbers are close guesses. Your ingredients might change things a bit.