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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
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Ham Balls
Servings: 97 ham balls
Calories: 86kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1ham ball | Calories: 86kcal