Crockpot Pineapple Barbecue Meatballs

Ingredients:

2 pounds frozen meatballs (beef, turkey, or chicken)

1 cup barbecue sauce (your favorite kind – sweet, smoky, or spicy)

1 cup pineapple chunks (canned in juice or fresh)

1/2 cup pineapple juice (from the can or fresh)

1/4 cup brown sugar (optional, for extra sweetness)

1 tablespoon soy sauce (for depth of flavor)

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)

Chopped green onions or sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

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