I have a crowd pleaser recipe for y’all that is sure to be a hit at your next baby shower, cookout, pot luck, birthday party, housewarming , or whatever event you are hosting! Traditionally baby shower meatballs are frozen meatballs made with bbq sauce and some type of jelly, however these are a bit different. My take on baby shower meatballs is still made with frozen meatballs and bbq sauce , however I use pineapples, honey, brown sugar, sriracha, Asian sweet chili sauce, and honey to give them a sweet Asian inspired twist.
I was born and raised in South Florida and remember that the highlights of baby shower invites, was knowing that it would be a pan of tasty meatballs there. Frozen meatballs were always used because of how quick and easy they are, but feel free to make your own hand rolled meatballs if you don’t want to use frozen ones,
Shopping list needed to make Pineapple BBQ Baby Shower Meatballs
• 1 can (20 ounce) crushed pineapple
• 12 ounces honey
• 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
• 3 pounds frozen meatballs ( you can use home made meatballs if you prefer)
• 1 bottle (28 ounce) of your favorite bbq sauce (I used sweet baby rays)
• 1 sprig chopped green onion to garnish (optional)
Why do people call them baby shower meatballs ?- Traditionally they are a staple dish served at baby showers.
What makes this meatball recipe different ? instead of using grape jelly or another flavor jelly, this recipe uses pineapples, brown sugar, honey, sriracha, and sweet chili sauce to bring together a very tasty twist on a classic recipe
Ingredients
• 1 can (20 ounce) crushed pineapple
• 12 ounces honey
• 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
• 3 pounds frozen meatballs ( you can use home made meatballs if you prefer)
• 1 bottle (28 ounce) of your favorite bbq sauce (I used sweet baby rays)
• 1 sprig chopped green onion to garnish (optional)
Instructions
1.In a large , deep baking dish or pan – add frozen meatballs , pineapples, honey , sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and bbq sauce
2. Mix well until meatballs are fully coated in pineapple honey bbq sauce
3. Bake at 375 for an hour and 30 minutes (mix meatballs every 30 minutes )
4. Remove from oven and stir a final time
5. Garnish with green onion (optional ), serve and enjoy !