This recipe can be made on the stove top instead of a crockpot. Just add the meatballs and the sauce to a large pot, cover it with a lid, and heat over medium heat until the meatballs are hot. Stir often to prevent the sauce from burning.
Add spice to the meatballs with hot sauce and/or red chili flakes added to the sauce.
The sugar can be cut down, if desired.
The meatballs can be served with toothpicks as an appetizer or serve them over steamed rice for dinner.
The meatballs will keep in the refrigerator for up to three days, or can be frozen for up to three months.