Ham Balls
Ham Balls are a savory and sweet dish that combines the rich flavors of ham and pork with a tangy and sweet pineapple sauce. They are a delicious contrast of sweet and savory in a mouthwatering and tender appetizer or side dish that everyone will love!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 35 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Ham Balls
Servings: 97 ham balls
Calories: 86kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net
Ham Balls
- 4 pounds boneless cooked ham
- 5 pounds lean pork loin
- 8 large eggs, room temperature, beaten
- 3 cups (324 g) plain bread crumbs
Sauce
- 2 cans (20 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (59.5 g) distilled white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dried mustard
Ham Balls
In a food processor or using a meat grinder, grind the ham and pork loin together.
To a large bowl, add the ground meat, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
Form the mixture into 2-tablespoon balls and place into a baking dish. (This made 97 ham balls, so you will need to work in batches, depending on the size of the baking dish you use.)
When ready, preheat the oven to 350°F.
Sauce
In a medium bowl, combine the pineapple, brown sugar, vinegar, and dried mustard.
Pour the pineapple sauce over the tops of the meatballs.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes. Then, remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the ham balls reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
Serve warm.
Serving: 1ham ball | Calories: 86kcal