Best 7 Hawiian Ham Balls Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Hawaiian ham balls, a culinary masterpiece that blends sweet, savory, and tangy notes. These delectable treats are crafted using ground ham, bread crumbs, pineapple, brown sugar, and a blend of spices, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The article presents a collection of three enticing recipes: classic Hawaiian ham balls, a tangy pineapple-glazed version, and a savory teriyaki-glazed variation. Each recipe offers unique flavor profiles, ensuring that there's a perfect option for every palate. Whether you prefer the traditional taste of the classic ham balls, the tropical sweetness of the pineapple glaze, or the umami-rich teriyaki glaze, these recipes promise an unforgettable culinary experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HAM BALLS WITH HAWAIIAN PUNCH SAUCE



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Make and share this Ham Balls with Hawaiian Punch Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by NovaLee

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lb ground ham
3/4 lb ground pork
2/3 cup quick oats
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon dry mustard
2/3 cup Hawaiian Punch drink
2 tablespoons vinegar
6 whole cloves
1/3 cup dark corn syrup

Steps:

  • HAM BALLS: Mix all ingredients and shape into 1-inch balls.
  • Put on baking sheet.
  • Bake 350* about 20 minutes.
  • SAUCE: In a pan combine brown sugar,flour,and mustard mix well.
  • Add punch and vinegar mix well, add cloves and syrup.
  • Cook over medium heat stir constantly until thickened and becomes clear.
  • Place ham balls in a chafing dish or crock pot pour sauce over balls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.1, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 55.5, Sodium 227.9, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 10, Protein 11.5

HAWAIIAN HAM BALLS



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Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup bread crumbs fine dry
1 egg
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
1 pound ground ham (3 cups)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons splenda
1 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon beef bouillon

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium bowl mix bread crumbs, egg, heavy cream and pepper. Add ham mix well. Form into 1-inch balls (about 48).2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat brown meatballs in several batches in oil. Remove as browned.3. In a small bowl mix cornstarch and splenda. Stir in pineapple juice, vinegar, soy sauce, butter and bouillon. Stir into pan drippings. Stirring over medium heat, bring to a boil and boil for 1 to 2 minutes or until thick and bubbly. Return meatballs to skillet cover and simmer over low heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until heated through. Pour into a chafing dish or fondue pot and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

HAWIIAN HAM BALLS



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This was an old family recipe from my great grandmother Ellen Kay Sullivan, it was changed a little over the years by my grandmother Mabel Kennedy Sullivan and my mother Patricia Salzer Sullivan and myself (Colleen Sullivan Sowa). This is a fun recipe that is packed with flavors and textures! You can make it spicier or less...

Provided by Colleen Sowa

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 27

MEATBALLS
1 can(s) spam, mashed
2 lb ham, ground
1 lb ground beef
1 lb pork sausage
1 sleeve saltine crackers (crushed to crumbs)
1 tsp poultry seasoning
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground black pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
3 large eggs
SAUCE
2 Tbsp oil (butter or margarine work too)
1 - 2 c carrots, sliced
3 - 4 stick celery, sliced
1 large onion, julienned
2 large bell peppers
2 can(s) (20 ounces each) pineapple chucnks, including juice
1 jar(s) (14 - 18 ounces) apricot jam
1 tsp ground ginger
1/3 c vinegar
3 Tbsp corn starch
1 c cold water (to mix corn starch into)
ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
1 tsp dry mustard (added to sauce)
1 tsp red pepper flakes (added to sauce)

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together all of the meatball ingredients. (I use my hands, use a spoon if you want...)
  • 2. Form mixture into about 1 or 2 inch diameter meatballs. *** The kids love shaping the meatballs and placing them on the baking sheets. *** you will get around 130 - 150 meatballs depending on size and consistency of size.
  • 3. Cook Rice according to package and the amount you want. Leave covered until needed. While rice is cooking, start cooking meatballs. Bake at 350 degrees on baking sheets for 20 minutes. OR go to step #4
  • 4. Fry meatballs on medium-high heat with about 3 TBS of cooking oil. Rolling them to cook all over. Don't over crowd them in pan. Remove them to a platter or a baking sheet as they are cooked. When all are done, Start the Stir Fry sauce.
  • 5. *** You can cook this as a meatloaf by baking at 350 degrees for 1 hour maybe a bit longer depending on your oven.
  • 6. Start with the carrots in oil, stirring about 2 minutes before adding the celery, stirring about 2 minutes before adding the onion 2 minutes, then the bell peppers. Stirring until almost cooked.
  • 7. Add remaining sauce ingredients, EXCEPT the cornstarch mixture. Bring to the boil, then add cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly until sauce is cooked and thickened. *** if you like a thinner sauce, just add a little water. *** you don't have to add the corn starch, but you still need the water. Adding the cornstarch thickens the sauce and helps it to cling to the meatballs.
  • 8. Add pineapple, including the juice!
  • 9. Add meatballs into the pan with sauce ingredients. Coat with the sauce.
  • 10. Serve over rice. *** If making for an appetizer, skip the rice and put all on a skewer or toothpick. *** You can skip the veggie part of the sauce if you want to make only the meatballs and pineapple.

HAM BALLS



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This is my newest, favorite meatball recipe. If you like a sweet twist, you'll like this one. The meatballs will be slightly pink inside when done because of the pork, so do not overbake them!

Provided by Beth

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham     Brown Sugar

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¼ pounds ground smoked ham
1 pound ground pork
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato soup
¼ cup cider vinegar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon mustard powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the ham, pork OR sausage, and the ground beef. Stir in the milk, eggs and graham cracker crumbs and mix well. Form into large balls about 2 inches in diameter and place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a separate medium bowl, combine the soup, vinegar, brown sugar and mustard powder. Mix well and pour over the meatballs.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until internal meat temperature reaches 160 degrees F (73 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 172.8 mg, Fat 33 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 39.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.1 g, Sodium 1388.4 mg, Sugar 36.1 g

HAWAIIAN MEATBALLS



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Talk about one easy dish that creates an amazing sweet and sour sauce! You can serve over rice for more of a dinner-like option, but I also like to offer them as an appetizer simply served with toothpicks. -Julie Schiefer, Nappanee, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (20 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, undrained
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup cider vinegar
1 package (32 ounces) frozen fully cooked homestyle meatballs
2 medium green peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
Salt and pepper to taste
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a 2-cup measuring cup; add enough water to measure 2 cups. In a small saucepan, mix brown sugar, cornstarch, vinegar and juice mixture until blended. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened., In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine meatballs, peppers, drained pineapple and sauce. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until meatballs are heated through and peppers are tender., Stir in cherries; cook, covered, on low 15-30 minutes longer or until heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520 calories, Fat 30g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 837mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

PINEAPPLE HAM BALLS



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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

3 cups ground fully cooked ham
1/2 pound ground pork
1 cup soft bread crumbs
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

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.

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HAWAIIAN HAM BALLS



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Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup bread crumbs fine dry
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1/8 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
1 pound ground ham (3 cups)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon beef bouillon

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl mix bread crumbs, egg, milk and pepper. Add ham mix well. Form into 1-inch balls (about 48).In a large skillet over medium-high heat brown meatballs in several batches in oil. Remove as browned.In a small bowl mix cornstarch and sugar. Stir in pineapple juice, vinegar, soy sauce, butter or margarine and bouillon. Stir into pan drippings. Stirring over medium heat, bring to a boil and boil for 1 to 2 minutes or until thick and bubbly. Return meatballs to skillet cover and simmer over low heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until heated through. Pour into a chafing dish or fondue pot and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • To save time, use precooked ham. This will also help to ensure that the ham balls are cooked evenly throughout.
  • If you are using fresh ham, be sure to cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Feel free to get creative with your ingredients. You can add different cheeses, vegetables, or spices to the ham balls to suit your taste.
  • Serve the ham balls immediately or store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • You can also freeze the ham balls for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw the ham balls in the refrigerator overnight and then bake them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until they are heated through.

Conclusion:

Hawaiian ham balls are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are also a great way to use up leftover ham. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that everyone will love. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give Hawaiian ham balls a try.

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