Luau Meatballs

Luau Meatballs are a quick party appetizer that brings a little tropical flavor to the table. Juicy meatballs are paired with sweet pineapple and coated in a glossy Hawaiian sweet and sour sauce. Served on skewers, they’re easy to grab and perfect for parties, potlucks, or game day snacks.

What makes these stand out is the sweet and savory combination. The warm sauce coats the meatballs while the pineapple adds a fresh, juicy bite that balances everything out. Since the meatballs are fully cooked and frozen, this appetizer comes together fast with very little prep.

Helpful Tips

• Use fresh pineapple if possible. It adds brighter flavor and a better texture than canned.
• Warm the sauce before serving. This helps it coat the meatballs evenly and keeps everything hot.
• Serve immediately. The skewers taste best when the meatballs are warm and the sauce is glossy.

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Luau Meatballs

Luau Meatballs are a quick party appetizer that brings a little tropical flavor to the table. Served on skewers, they’re easy to grab and perfect for parties, potlucks, or game day snacks.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings 16 Servings

Calories 112 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 16 ounces meatballs frozen, fully cooked
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 1 tbsp water
• 2/3 cup pineapple juice
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 cup pineapple chunks preferably fresh

Instructions

 

• Cook the meatballs according to the package instructions.
• In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple juice, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce and bring to a boil over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat
• Stick a skewer into a meatball and piece of pineapple. Arrange them on a serving platter and drizzle with the sweet and sour sauce. Serve with additional sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 106mgPotassium: 129mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.4mg

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