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

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.