Meatball Pineapple Smokies

You must’ve tried crockpot meatballs before as well as crockpot smokies (or weenies). But this recipe takes things up a notch by combining the two meats in one recipe.

Along with the meatballs and cocktail wieners you’re going to need peach ham, BBQ sauce, canned pineapple, and a crockpot. And that’s all! All the ingredients (except the pineapple) go into the slow cooker and then you just cook the mixture for a couple of hours before adding the pineapple and warming it through.

Serve this tempting appetizer with toothpicks or little forks, so people can enjoy the wonderful flavors without getting messy. Serve this straight from the slow cooker – just leave off the lid so the appetizer stays warm. You’re going to love how the sweetness of the peach jam and pineapple complements the meats.

Leftovers are easy enough to warm back up, and this dish is going to be the highlight of any gathering or party.

Why You’ll Love the Recipe:

Some of the best recipes involve throwing ingredients into a slow cooker and forgetting all about it! This recipe teams both meatballs and cocktail sausages with peach jam and BBQ sauce and then, a little later, pineapple chunks. You will adore the combination of sweet, savory and a little spicy (depending on the BBQ sauce you opt for). This is ideal for any kind of event or get-together.

How to Serve It:

Leave the lid off the slow cooker but leave it plugged in. And then put some toothpicks or small forks next to it so people can help themselves to these delicious, sweet and sticky morsels.

Ingredients:

• Frozen meatballs
• Peach jam
• Cocktail wieners
• BBQ sauce
• Pineapple chunks

How to make Meatball Pineapple Smokies:

Stir together the BBQ sauce and peach jam.

Place the meatballs and cocktail wieners in the bottom of the Crockpot.

Pour the sauce mixture over them.

Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours.

Stir in the pineapple chunks and cook for 20 minutes longer.

Crockpot appetizers that involve throwing things into the slow cooker and flipping the switch are always worth knowing, because they’re easy to make, freeing up your time to prepare other dishes in the meantime. Also, it’s impossible to explain just how delicious this recipe is, so you’ll have to make it for yourself and find out firsthand!

Can You Make It Ahead?

Yes, if it’s ready sooner than you need, just use the “keep warm” setting on the crockpot.

Storage Instructions:

Leftovers will keep for a few days in the fridge and can be reheated in the microwave or on the stove.

Variations and Substitutions:

You can use only meatballs or only little wieners instead of both. You can use apricot in place of peach jam and any kind of BBQ sauce you want (spicy, smoky, sugar-free, etc).