BBQ Pineapple Smoked Meatballs

These meatballs are delicious when cooked in a slow cooker, but are even better when cooked in a smoker. It takes the sweet flavor of pineapple and mixes it with the delicious smoky flavor of hickory and tomatoey BBQ sauce. Mmmm!

Meatball Ingredients

2 lbs ground beef, grass fed preferred

1 cup quick oats

1/2 cup beef broth or water

1 egg

1 tsp onion powder

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp paprika

2 tsp salt

2 tsp parsley

Sauce Ingredients

1 cup BBQ sauce

1 20 oz can pineapple chunks or pineapple tidbits, do not strain

Directions

In a medium bowl mix together the meatball ingredients and thoroughly combine. Take about 2 Tbsp worth and roll into a ball or use an ice cream scoop to form meatballs. Place on a sheet pan and freeze for about 30 minutes. In a small bowl mix together the BBQ sauce and pineapple with juice. In an aluminum roasting pan place the slightly frozen meatballs and pour the sauce over the top. 

Preheat the smoker to 220°F and make sure there is a pan of water inside to create extra moisture. This is the smoker I use. 

Place the aluminum pan with meatballs into the smoker and put a temperature probe into one of the meatballs. Smoke the meatballs until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. It took about 2 1/2 hours to reach that point, but that time will vary depending on the exact size of the meatballs.

Serve as a main dish or as a side. Enjoy!

Prep time: 20 min Cook time: 2 1/2-3 hrs Total time: 3 hrs 20 min