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

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Ingredients

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.

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TREANANNETTE HANCOCK

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I've tried many sweet and sour ham ball recipes, but this one is my favorite. The ham balls are always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour.

Bulbul Sarker

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I made these ham balls for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.

WinterCloud

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These ham balls were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.

Andrew Stevens

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I've never been a fan of ham balls, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The ham balls were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.

Georgio Feghaly

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These ham balls were delicious! The sauce was perfect and the ham balls were cooked perfectly.

Jutt Yaar

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I made these ham balls for my family and they loved them! They were so easy to make and they were a great way to use up some leftover ham.

Keith Silcock

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These ham balls were a bit bland. I think I'll try adding some more spices next time.

Sabir Dahri

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I've made these ham balls several times and they always turn out great. I love that they're so easy to make and that they're always a crowd-pleaser.

Anabel Gardoze

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These ham balls were a disappointment. They were dry and the sauce was too sweet.

Caroline Kioko

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I've tried many sweet and sour ham ball recipes, but this one is by far the best. The ham balls are moist and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and sour.

Anjali Lama

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These ham balls were so easy to make and they turned out so well. I will definitely be making them again.

Moulin Munsif

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

Lujain Mohamed

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These ham balls were a little dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would try them again, but I would add some more moisture to the ham balls.

Kimberly Blessing

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I've never made ham balls before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm definitely going to make them again.

Shamim Bepari

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I had some leftover ham and I didn't know what to do with it. I found this recipe and it was the perfect solution! The ham balls were delicious and they were a great way to use up my leftovers.