IOWA HAM BALLS (THE CADILLAC OF MEATLOAF IN MEATBALL FORM)

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Categories     Bake     Christmas     Pork     Appetizer     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground ham
1.5 pound ground pork
1 egg
1 cup milk (preferably whole)
1 cup cracker crumbs (I prefer saltine)
1.5 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat Oven to 325. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Fold in cracker crumbs. Form balls and place in glass baking dish, don't overcrowd dish. Set aside.
  • Creat Syrup: in sauce pan over medium heat add vinegar and water. As it comes to heat add brown sugar and mustard. Bring to boil and be sure that sugar is dissolved. Pull from heat.
  • Pour sauce over ham balls.
  • Bake at 325 for approximately 1-1.5 hours. Reglaze every 15-20 minutes. Cook until meat thermometer reads 160 on inside of meatball. Careful not to overcook.
  • Center will remain slightly pink from the pork.

Mr. Meme
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Mohammad Arefin
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Sojib Hossen
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already have on hand.


Rivast
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These ham balls are a great way to use up leftover ham. They are also a delicious and easy appetizer.


Shaheen Tariq
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I've made these ham balls several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they taste great.


Yasmin Katan
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These ham balls are so good! I love the combination of flavors and the sauce is perfect.


Natti Alex
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I made these ham balls for my picky eater and he actually liked them! That's a win in my book.


Matthew Silva
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Wow! These ham balls were a hit at my party. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They are so easy to make and they taste delicious.


ashim biswas
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My family loved these ham balls! They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Ruman Miah
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This is the best meatball recipe I've ever tried! The ham adds a delicious flavor and the sauce is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.