Description
Sweet, savory, and irresistibly easy — these Crockpot Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs combine juicy meatballs with pineapple chunks and a glossy teriyaki glaze for the perfect family meal or party appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs frozen fully cooked meatballs
- 1 (20 oz) can pineapple chunks, drained (reserve ½ cup juice)
- 1 cup teriyaki sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)
- 1 tablespoon water (optional)
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
Instructions
1. Whisk teriyaki sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and ginger.
2. Place frozen meatballs and pineapple chunks in crockpot.
3. Pour sauce mixture over the top and stir.
4. Cook on Low 4–5 hours or High 2–3 hours.
5. Optional: Add cornstarch slurry 30 minutes before serving to thicken.
6. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Serve over rice or as a party appetizer.
Store up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze up to 3 months.
Use sugar-free teriyaki for a low-carb version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg