**Savory Ham Balls in Sweet Pineapple Sauce: A Journey of Flavors**
Embark on a culinary adventure with our tantalizing ham balls nestled in a luscious pineapple sauce. These delectable morsels are a symphony of flavors, featuring ground ham, bread crumbs, eggs, and a blend of savory seasonings, expertly shaped into meatballs and browned to perfection. Immersed in a vibrant pineapple sauce, they become a harmonious balance of sweet and tangy notes, complemented by the addition of brown sugar, vinegar, and a hint of mustard. This irresistible dish is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, with the golden-brown ham balls contrasting beautifully against the vibrant orange sauce. Prepare to be captivated by this culinary masterpiece, perfect for any occasion, whether it's a weeknight dinner or a special gathering.
**The Ham Ball Recipe:**
1. **Gathering the Ingredients:** Assemble the essential ingredients for this culinary journey: ground ham, bread crumbs, eggs, milk, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
2. **Creating the Ham Ball Mixture:** In a large bowl, combine the ground ham, bread crumbs, eggs, milk, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
3. **Forming the Ham Balls:** With clean hands, shape the ham mixture into small, uniform balls. The size of the ham balls is up to your preference, but they should be approximately 1-inch in diameter.
4. **Browning the Ham Balls:** Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of oil. Once the oil is shimmering, carefully place the ham balls in the skillet and brown them on all sides until they are golden brown and cooked through.
**The Pineapple Sauce Recipe:**
1. **Gathering the Ingredients:** Assemble the ingredients for the vibrant pineapple sauce: canned pineapple chunks, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, and cornstarch.
2. **Creating the Pineapple Sauce:** In a saucepan, combine the pineapple chunks, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, and cornstarch. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
3. **Combining the Ham Balls and Sauce:** Once the pineapple sauce is ready, gently add the browned ham balls to the saucepan and stir to coat them evenly in the sauce. Allow the ham balls to simmer in the sauce for a few minutes to absorb the delicious flavors.
4. **Serving Suggestions:** Prepare a bed of fluffy mashed potatoes or rice to serve as the perfect accompaniment to the ham balls in pineapple sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro for an extra touch of color and flavor.
PINEAPPLE HAM BALLS
Cooking has been a big part of my life...I come from a family of eight, and my husband and I have five children, all grown now. I've made my ham balls for years. They're a great use for leftovers, especially if you're in a hurry. Bob and I farmed for 30 years before our son took over. My farmer still owns two tractors...along with a lawn-cutting and acreage-tilling business!
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine ham, pork, bread crumbs, eggs and pepper and mix well. Chill. Form into 10 balls; set aside. Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup of juice. Place juice in a saucepan with sugar, vinegar and dry mustard; cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Arrange pineapple slices in the bottom of an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Place a ham ball on each pineapple slice. Pour sugar mixture over all. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until ham balls are thoroughly cooked.
Nutrition Facts :
HAM WITH SWEET PINEAPPLE SAUCE
My mom always finds ways to make good foods taste even more special. A great example is this ham served with a sweet pineapple sauce. A simple mixture of basic ingredients results in a mouthwatering main dish. -Debra Falkiner, St. Charles, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h45m
Yield 16 servings (3 cups sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place ham on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 140° and ham is heated through. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine 1/4 cup water, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, mustard and pineapple. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; stir into pineapple sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with the ham.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein.
PINEAPPLE SAUCE FOR HAM
For a Polynesian twist on ham, added this wonderful sauce to your next ham dinner. You will be pleasantly surprised by the sweetness.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield About 4 cups sauce.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine water, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, mustard and pineapple in saucepan. Bring to boil; simmer 10 minutes. Dissolve cornstarch in 1/2 cup of water; add to sauce. Cook, stirring, until clear. Serve over ham slices.
Nutrition Facts :
PINEAPPLE SAUCE/GLAZE FOR HAMLOAF / HAM BALLS - LANCASTER COUNTY
This is a popular topping for hamloaf / ham balls! WOW! Try my various hamloaf & glaze recipes till you find your 'fit!' This is almost ALWAYS served at Christmas, Easter & Thanksgiving here in the heart of Lancaster County! ENJOY! 1 loaf - enough sauce for 1 loaf or 1 batch of ham balls
Provided by WJKing
Categories Pineapple
Time 15m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients& heat to boiling, then pour over loaf (or balls) and continue baking as directed.
HAM BALLS IN PINEAPPLE SAUCE RECIPE
Provided by Terri_
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together the pork, ham, bread crumbs, eggs, milk and onion. Form into medium size balls. Place the ham balls in a baking dish. In mixing bowl, stir together the pineapple, brown sugar and mustard. Pour over the ham balls and bake at 350 for 1 1/2 hours, basting occasionally.
HAM BALLS WITH BROWN SUGAR SAUCE
This tasty main dish, pairing ham and pork, is a wonderful way to use up leftover Easter ham. Covered with a savory brown sugar sauce, these ham balls are hard to resist. -Ellen Benninger, Stoneboro, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk and cereal; crumble ham and pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. to 2-in. balls; place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. , In a large saucepan, combine sauce ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4 minutes. Pour over ham balls. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 21g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 801mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.
GLAZED HAM BALLS
Meet the Cook: Over the years, I have found this recipe ideal for using leftovers from a baked ham. The pleasantly soft ham balls are glazed with a thick sauce that's slightly sweet with a hint of cloves. I frequently take them to church potlucks. -Esther Leitch, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk, oats and ham; mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. , In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch and cloves if desired. Stir in pineapple juice, corn syrup, vinegar and mustard until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour over ham balls. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 1574mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
Tips:
- For a sweeter sauce, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- Add a teaspoon of ground cloves or allspice to the sauce for a more complex flavor.
- If you don't have pineapple slices, you can use crushed pineapple or canned pineapple tidbits.
- Serve the ham balls with rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.
- For a more elegant presentation, garnish the ham balls with fresh parsley or chives.
Conclusion:
These ham balls in pineapple sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The ham balls are moist and flavorful, and the pineapple sauce is sweet and tangy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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