Iowa Ham Balls Recipe
Served with sweet and sour sauce over grilled pineapple.
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Ingredients
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Ham Balls
Sweet and Sour Sauce
Grilled Pineapple
Method
Ham Balls Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground ham, ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, chopped onion, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- 3
Form Balls
Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Bake Ham Balls
Bake the ham balls in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
Sweet and Sour Sauce Preparation
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and mustard.
- 6
Cook Sauce
Stir the mixture until the sugar has dissolved and bring it to a simmer. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Grilled Pineapple Preparation
- 7
- 8
Grill Pineapple
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the pineapple slices for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until grill marks appear and the slices are warmed through.
Serving
- 9
Plate the Dish
On a serving platter, place the grilled pineapple slices and top each with ham balls. Drizzle the sweet and sour sauce over the ham balls and serve immediately.
