Ham Balls
These Midwest-style Ham Balls are a tender, nostalgic, and comforting meatball recipe made with ground ham, pork, and a sweet-tangy glaze.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. chopped ham loaf shredded
- 1 lb. ground pork
- 4 slices bacon chopped fine
- 2 cups cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup onion chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup ketchup
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ⅛ cup vinegar
- 1 Tbps. dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Shred the ham loaf using a food processor or box grater. Pour into a large bowl.2 lbs. chopped ham loaf
- Add ground pork, chopped bacon, cracker crumbs, onion, eggs and milk. Gently stir, just until combined.1 lb. ground pork, 4 slices bacon, 2 cups cracker crumbs, ¼ cup onion, 2 large eggs, 1 cup milk
- Form into balls using a ¼ cup cookie scoop or measuring cup. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Stir well.1 cup ketchup, ¾ cup brown sugar, ⅛ cup vinegar, 1 Tbps. dijon mustard
- Spoon sauce over each ham ball to glaze and place back in the oven for 15 minutes or until internal temperature is 160 degrees F
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.