Pineapple Chipotle Glazed Party Meatballs Recipe + Video

There’s no better way to fire up a watch party than with these Pineapple Chipotle Glazed Party Meatballs from "The Grate Tailgate" BBQ box -- a sweet, smoky, and slightly spicy crowd-pleaser that’ll have everyone hovering over the platter for seconds. Each juicy meatball is loaded with flavor from Ninjacue All Day Everyday Rub and Chorizo Seasoning by The Spice Lab, giving you that perfect balance of savory depth and bold BBQ kick. The secret weapon? A sticky, buttery glaze made with Lane’s Pineapple Chipotle Sauce that caramelizes beautifully over the heat.

Whether you’re grilling outside with a cold drink in hand, firing up the smoker, or baking indoors on game day, these meatballs deliver big flavor with minimal fuss. They’re versatile, too -- serve them as toothpick appetizers, toss them on a bun for slider-style sandwiches, or pair them with your favorite sides for a hearty BBQ meal.

The combination of smoky chorizo spice and tropical pineapple sweetness creates an irresistible flavor punch that screams party food. Every bite hits all the right notes -- a little sweet, a little heat, and a whole lot of smoky BBQ goodness. These meatballs are guaranteed to be the MVP of your tailgate spread.

Watch Jordan from Ninjacue make this recipe:

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Pineapple Chipotle Glazed Party Meatballs

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Servings

4-6

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30-40 minutes

Everyone loves a BBQ meatball at a watch party. Make sliders or serve as is – these meatballs are addictive!

Ingredients

• Get all three featured products in “The Grate Tailgate” BBQ box - available while supplies last!
• 1 tsp Ninjacue All Day Everyday Rub
• 1 tsp Chorizo Seasoning by The Spice Lab
• 1 cup Lane’s Pineapple Chipotle Sauce (divided)
• 1.5 lbs Ground Beef
• Half Onion, diced
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 Egg
• 1 Tbsp Green Pepper, minced
• 1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
• 1/4 stick Butter

Directions

1. Preheat your smoker to 325 °F. Use pellets, charcoal or wood chunks of choice.

2. Prepare the meatballs: Combine 1.5 lbs ground beef, half an onion, 1 cup of breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1 Tbsp minced green pepper, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 3 Tbsp Lane’s Pineapple Chipotle Sauce,1 tsp Ninjacue All Day Everyday Rub, and 1 tsp Chorizo Seasoning by The Spice Lab in a bowl. Make sure everything is evenly incorporated without overworking.

3. Form into 2 inch x 2 inch balls (or preferred meatball size) and place in a grill safe dish or cast iron.

4. Make the glaze: In a small grill-safe saucepan, combine 1/4 stick butter and the remaining Lane’s Pineapple Chipotle Sauce. Place the glaze pan in the smoker alongside the meatballs.

5. Smoke for 45 minutes or until an internal temperature of 160°F.

6. Baste the meatballs with the glaze on the grill 2-3 times during the last 15–20 minutes of cooking.

7. Serve hot with extra glaze on the side for dipping and enjoy!