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4 days ago · Grease a 9×13 baking dish and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the ground ham, beef, pork, graham cracker crumbs, grated onion, eggs, milk, and salt. Using your hand, mix thoroughly until combined. For even sized meatballs, weigh before rolling and portion into 15 balls. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
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I’ll be honest. I went many years in life before eating a ham ball. I now consider these years to be dark, sad, unthinkable years. Who knew that a meatball made primarily of ham could be so delightful. I have to give credit where credit is due. Grandma Clemons, you rock. Thank you for this three meat ham ball recipe. Yep, you read that correctly. G...
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1. Combine ground ham, ground pork, ground beef, beaten eggs, milk and graham cracker crumbs. 2. Scoop and roll mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls, and place side by side in glass baking dish. 3. In a bowl, mix tomato soup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar and dry mustard and spoon over old fashioned ham balls. 4. Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour. Serve with sauce drizzled over the top.
Let leftovers cool. Transfer to an airtight container, and store in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. For the full instructions and ingredient list for ham balls in brown sugar glaze, scroll to the bottom of this post.
Serve these vintage ham balls as an appetizer or as a main course.This recipe serves a crowd, making approximately 40 brown sugar glazed ham balls. Double the recipe for a large gathering or party.Bake in a glass baking dish, Pyrex or Corning-ware. This ham ball with tomato soup recipe fits perfectly in two 13 x 9 inch dishes, however, use whatever size you have.Be sure to use plain ground pork not to be confused with pork sausage.I bake my ham balls uncovered in a 350 degree F oven for an hour. To ensure ham balls are cooked through, cook to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature.
No, ham is a specific cut of pork (pig) from the leg portion that is generously cured and smoked. Pork, on the other hand, pertains to any cut of meat from a hog (pig).
Ham goes through a processing step that cures the meat. Curing the meat is when chemicals are added and moisture is removed to prevent bacteria and extend shelf life. In addition, ham is sometimes also smoked which adds very distinctive flavors causing it to taste different from other pork cuts.
We love ham over here on These Old Cookbooks and we love to share them with you. We also love fixing our hams in our crock pot or Instant pot, as this freezes up our oven for yummy side dishes. Check out some of our favorite recipes: 1. Crock Pot Spiral Ham with Ginger Ale 2. Instant Pot Ham with Cranberry Glaze 3. Crock Pot Brown Sugar Glazed Spir...
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Feb 23, 2017 · Old Fashioned Ham Balls are tender, sweet and salty meatballs of bliss! Savory ham and ground pork are combined and coated in a sticky glaze, then baked until tender. Use them in sandwiches, in a stir fry, over rice, or as an awesome appetizer.
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Nov 7, 2023 · What Do Ham Balls Taste Like? Ham balls have a lovely blend of sweet and savory flavors. The salty ham pairs perfectly with the tangy-sweet glaze, and the flavors of ginger and thyme really take it to the next level.
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Jan 31, 2017 · Jump to Recipe. Savory ham meatballs are coated in a thick, sticky, sweet and sour glaze and then baked in the oven until piping hot and irresistible. You know those foods that stick in your memory? These ham balls are one of those recipes. I tried one when they were still piping hot from the oven.
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Dec 16, 2020 · Ham Balls are a classic Midwestern meatball recipe. Ground ham and ground beef are mixed with graham crackers and topped with a tomato brown sugar sauce.
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What really brings the ham balls together, however, is its thick and tasty sauce! It’s a simple blend of ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and apple cider vinegar. The end result is hearty, tangy, and the perfect balance of savory and sweet.
