Holiday Ham Balls

 

The holidays are all about family. I was on the phone with my mother Joyce recently and we discussed family; long before the fledgling children left the nest. My mom is a terrific cook and always put on the fete during Christmas. One of my favorite hors d’oeuvres that Joyce is famous for are her Holiday Ham Balls. I therefore dedicate this month’s recipe to my mom. Blessings to one and all.

 

 

Ingredients:

1 pound fully cooked ham, finely ground

1 pound ground pork

1 cup milk

1 cup crushed cornflakes

1 egg, lightly beaten

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 tablespoon ground mustard

1/2 teaspoon salt

 

GLAZE:

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup vinegar

1 tablespoon ground mustard

 

Preparation:

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; blend just until mixed. Shape into 1-in. balls; place in a single layer in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine glaze ingredients; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Spoon the entire mixture over the ham balls. Cover and bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes. Uncover and bake 15-20 minutes more or until ham balls are just beginning to brown. Gently toss in glaze in the bottom of pan. Serve warm. Yield: about 48 ham balls. Enjoy, JW