Best Sweet Sour Ham Balls Recipes

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.

HAM BALLS WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

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Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 pound ham ground cooked
1 pound ground pork
1 cup cracker crumbs, saltine
1 egg lightly beaten
3/4 cup milk
dash hot sauce
* Part two.
2 pineapple tidbits (reserve syrup)
2 cups pineapple juice canned
1/2 cup brown sugar
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup cider vinegar
6 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups green bell peppers thinly sliced strips
1/2 cup onion thinly sliced

Steps:

Heat oven to 350° F. Combine meat and remaining ingredients roll into balls about walnut-size. Place in 9 x 13-inch baking dish and cover. Bake for 45 minutes. Prepare the following sauce.Sweet and Sour Sauce:*In a medium-size saucepan, combine reserved pineapple syrup, pineapple juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, vinegar, soy sauce, and salt. Bring to a boil and stir with a whisk for 3 to 5 minutes until thickened. Add pepper strips and onion simmer for 2 minutes. Add pineapple tidbits and remove from heat. Pour sauce over meatballs. Return to oven and bake for 10 minutes or until sauce is hot and bubbly.Note: This is delicious served over rice.

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