This easy and delicious appetizer combines sweet and savory flavors, perfect for game day parties or gatherings. The blend of apricot preserves, barbecue sauce, and pineapple will keep everyone coming back for more!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Minimal Effort: Only a few ingredients and your slow cooker do the work.
• Crowd-Pleasing: The combination of tangy, sweet, and smoky flavors is always a hit.
• Versatile: Great for parties, potlucks, or as a fun snack for the family.

Ingredients

• 12 oz apricot preserves
• 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
• 32 oz frozen beef meatballs
• 1 package mini beef smokies hot dogs, drained
• 20 oz pineapple chunks, drained

Instructions

Prepare the Sauce:
• In the slow cooker, mix together the apricot preserves and barbecue sauce until well combined.
Add the Meatballs and Smokies:
• Stir the frozen meatballs and mini smokies into the sauce, ensuring they are well coated.
Cook:
• Cover and cook on high for 2–3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Add Pineapple:
• Gently stir in the drained pineapple chunks. Cover and cook on high for an additional 20 minutes to warm through.

Tips for Success

1. Thicker Sauce: If the sauce is too thin, let it cook uncovered for the last 15–20 minutes to thicken.
2. Customizable Flavor: Use your favorite BBQ sauce for a personalized taste—smoky, spicy, or sweet.
3. Make It Ahead: Prepare everything in advance and reheat on low in the slow cooker before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• Party Favorite: Serve with toothpicks or small skewers for easy grabbing.
• Side Pairings: Pair with crackers, rolls, or vegetable sticks for a complete spread.
• Leftover Idea: Toss over rice or noodles for a quick and flavorful meal.

Enjoy these Slow Cooker Meatball Pineapple Smokies—the ultimate combination of tangy, sweet, and savory in one bite-sized treat!

Slow Cooker Meatball Pineapple Smokies

Slow Cooker Meatball Pineapple Smokies are a delicious and easy appetizer for any game day party made with apricot preserves, bbq sauce and pineapples.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 18

Total Time 50

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 16

Ingredients

* 12 ounces apricot preserves
* 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
* 32 ounces frozen beef meatballs
* 1 package mini beef smokies hot dogs drained
* 20 ounces pineapple chunks drained

Instructions

* Mix the apricot preserves and barbecue sauce together in the slow cooker.
* Add in the meatballs and smokies and stir well to coat.
* Cook on high for 2-3 hours.
* Stir in pineapple chunks, cover, and continue cooking on high heat for 20 minutes.