SWEET-SOUR HAM BALLS

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Pineapple, brown sugar and mustard combine to create a tangy sauce for these savory ham and pork appetizers. "I like to keep a batch on hand for card parties and other occasions," writes Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 batches (about 30 ham balls each).

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
2 pounds ground ham
1 pound ground pork
2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup prepared mustard
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, onion and bread crumbs. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place in two greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dishes., In a blender, combine the pineapple, brown sugar, mustard and vinegar; cover and process until smooth. Pour over ham balls. Transfer to freezer bags; seal and freeze. Or, bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, basting occasionally with sauce. , To use frozen ham balls: Completely thaw uncooked ham balls with sauce in the refrigerator. Bake as directed in recipe.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 166mg cholesterol, Sodium 1326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

Sameer vlog
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I've tried this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!


Clow 4
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the ham balls are always delicious.


Michael Swift
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy meal. The ham balls are also a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Aiden Mcdonald
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I've made this recipe for years and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


JIA_Jibon Islam (Arafat)
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These ham balls are a great party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they always disappear quickly.


magda erasmus
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I love the sweet and sour sauce on these ham balls. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Kealeboga Mabote
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. The ham balls are also a fun and easy appetizer to make.


tania alexander
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These ham balls are so good! I've made them for my family and friends and they always rave about them.


Eduardo Frias
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


Tara Mitchell
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I love this recipe! The ham balls are always a hit at parties.


Jordonne Joseph
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These ham balls were easy to make and tasted great. I'll definitely be making them again.


Ishan Lakshitha
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This recipe is a keeper! The ham balls were delicious and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Talha Sarfraz
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I made these ham balls for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Moha Manaa
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These ham balls were a great way to use up leftover ham. They were also a big hit with my kids.


Ben Garza
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I've tried many sweet and sour ham ball recipes, but this one is by far the best. The sauce is perfectly balanced and the ham balls are tender and juicy.


Rofikol Islam
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These sweet and sour ham balls were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and disappeared in minutes.