Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Savory ingredients like soy sauce and red pepper flakes pair perfectly with the sweeter ingredients like light brown sugar and pineapple chunks. This makes this slow cooker sweet and sour meatball recipe so addicting!
Servings: 8
Equipment
Ingredients
For the sauce:
- ½ cup (118 ml) apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup (110 g) light brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60 g) ketchup
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup (59 ml) water
For the rest of the dish:
- 2 pounds (907 g) pre-cooked frozen turkey meatballs
- 2 cups (473 g) pineapple chunks
- Cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium high heat, combine apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and cajun seasoning.1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, 1/4 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch and water, then add to the saucepan. Whisk often until the sauce starts to thicken, about 10 minutes.1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1/4 cup water
- Add the meatballs and pineapple chunks to the slow cooker. Add the sweet and sour sauce and cover. Cook 4 hours on low, or 2 hours on high.2 pounds pre-cooked frozen turkey meatballs, 2 cups pineapple chunks
- Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro or parsley. Serve over rice, or on its own with cocktail picks. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 409 kcal | Carbohydrates: 27 g | Protein: 20 g | Fat: 24 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Cholesterol: 82 mg | Sodium: 406 mg | Potassium: 501 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 24 g
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