Pineapple Meatball Appetizer with Sweet Teriyaki Glaze
Sweet and savory meatballs glazed with teriyaki and crushed pineapple, offering a vibrant twist on classic recipes. Quick to prepare and ideal for parties or casual snacking.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 17
- Total Time: 22
- Yield: 16 meatballs 1x
- Category: quick
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: General (vegetarian/vegan options available)
Ingredients
1 lb frozen homestyle meatballs (beef, poultry, or plant-based)
1 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s Sweet Teriyaki Sauce
1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
Fresh pineapple wedges (optional)
Minced garlic or grated ginger (optional)
Sesame seeds or chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
Add frozen meatballs to a large saucepot.
Pour in teriyaki sauce and crushed pineapple.
Let pineapple simmer first to release juices before sauce caramelizes.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–17 minutes (frozen) or 8–10 minutes (thawed).
Adjust lid slightly ajar to avoid watery results.
Taste a meatball to ensure doneness and sauce thickness.
Transfer to a warm serving dish; add garnishes just before serving.
Notes
Use plant-based meatballs for vegetarian version.
Drain pineapple to control sweetness.
Caramelize sauce slowly to prevent burning.
Serve hot, cold, or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg