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Ham Balls With Brown Sugar Sauce

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These Ham Balls with Brown Sugar Sauce are a comforting, home-style dish that balances savory pork with sweet, spicy notes. Made with ground ham, quick-cooking oats, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, the meatballs are tender and flavorful. The accompanying sauce, crafted from brown sugar, vinegar, and mustard, adds a tangy richness that complements the meat perfectly. Ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or a cozy weeknight meal, this recipe brings together simple ingredients for a hearty result. Serve them hot for a satisfying, nostalgic experience that pairs well with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 688.8
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
These Ham Balls with Brown Sugar Sauce are a comforting, home-style dish that balances savory pork with sweet, spicy notes. Made with ground ham, quick-cooking oats, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, the meatballs are tender and flavorful. The accompanying sauce, crafted from brown sugar, vinegar, and mustard, adds a tangy richness that complements the meat perfectly. Ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or a cozy weeknight meal, this recipe brings together simple ingredients for a hearty result. Serve them hot for a satisfying, nostalgic experience that pairs well with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
Ingredients
  • 3 cup GROUND HAM (1 1/2 LBS.)
  • 1 cup QUICK COOKING OATS, UNCOOKED
  • 1/4 teaspoon CINNAMON
  • 1/4 teaspoon GROUND CLOVES
  • 2 ea LARGE EGGS, SLIGHTLY BEATEN
  • 1/2 cup MILK
  • 2 tablespoon PREPARED MUSTARD
  • 1/3 cup BROWN SUGAR
  • 3 tablespoon VINEGAR
  • 1 tablespoon CORNSTARCH
  • 1/4 teaspoon CINNAMON
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to 400&# 194;°F (200ðC).
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine the ground ham, quick-cooking oats, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground cloves, beaten eggs, milk, and prepared mustard. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. 3
    Shape the mixture into 12 evenly sized meatballs.
  4. 4
    Arrange the ham balls in a single layer in a shallow baking pan.
  5. 5
    Bake uncovered at 400ðF (204ðC) for 15 minutes.
  6. 6
    While the ham balls bake, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 1/2 cups water.
  7. 7
    Bring the sauce mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. 8
    In a small dish, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1/4 cup water until smooth.
  9. 9
    Stir the cornstarch mixture into the simmering sauce. Bring back to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook for 1 minute until thickened.
  10. 10
    Pour the thickened sauce over the partially baked ham balls.
  11. 11
    Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes, basting the ham balls with the sauce occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 688.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17.0g27%
Saturated Fat 4.8g24%
Cholesterol 273.8mg92%
Sodium 2501.6mg105%
Total Carbohydrate 68.5g23%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g28%
Sugars 23.9g
Protein 63.4g127%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Serve hot, optionally with Parmesan potatoes or your favorite side dish.

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