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Sweet-Sour Ham Balls

By: Dorothy Pritchett 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
45 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 5 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

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 (8 ounce) cans crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup prepared mustard
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Directions

  1. In a 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. x 2-in. baking dishes.
  2. In a blender, combine the pineapple, brown sugar, mustard and vinegar; cover and process until smooth. Pour over ham balls. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F; basting occasionally with sauce.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2007 by LoveGoodFood   view full review
These were a major hit at a recent party. Our family has loved ham loaf for years, but this is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2007 by shirleyj   view full review
Excellent recipe. Would not change a thing. It is also a very attractive dish.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2008 by Marie1974   view full review
Highly recommended recipe!!! We had an "appetizer dinner" for Christmas Eve and the Ham Balls...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2008 by Nicksmom02   view full review
Wow, I can't tell you how much my family loved ham balls! I was really suprised that they...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2011 by Miss kelli   view full review
wow this recipe is really good!! followed it to a T! next time i am going to saute finely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2009 by 4kidsinthehouse   view full review
These were good, but I think I'll stick to my other ham ball recipe that uses a pineapple...

 

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