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Slow cooker meatball pineapple smokies served in a bowl for a tasty appetizer.

Slow Cooker Meatball Pineapple Smokies

A delicious sweet and tangy dish that features savory meatballs and little smokies, perfect for parties and gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound meatballs (frozen or homemade) Use pre-cooked meatballs for best results.
  • 1 pound little smokies
  • 1 cup pineapple preserves Can substitute with other fruit preserves.
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • to taste Chopped green onions (for garnish, optional) Adds color and crunch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a slow cooker, combine the pineapple preserves, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.
  2. Add the meatballs and little smokies to the slow cooker, coating them in the sauce.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours or until heated through and bubbling.
Serving
  1. Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, let the dish cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or frozen for 2-3 months.