Ham Meatballs in Brown Sugar Sauce

Sweet, savory, and utterly irresistible, these Ham Meatballs in Brown Sugar Sauce are a unique twist on a classic comfort food. Crafted with a blend of ground ham and pork, these tender, flavorful meatballs are baked to perfection and then coated in a luscious, homemade brown sugar glaze made with butter, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar. The sauce strikes the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, making each bite a delight. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a delicious main course served over rice or mashed potatoes. Whether you're hosting guests or just craving something indulgent, these glazed ham meatballs are a guaranteed hit!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground ham
• 0.5 lb Ground pork
• 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 large Egg
• 0.25 cup Milk
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Onion powder
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the ground ham, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.

Step 3

Using your hands or a small scoop, shape the mixture into 1- to 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and lightly browned.

Step 5

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the brown sugar sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

Step 6

Stir in the brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, and water. Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce has slightly thickened.

Step 7

Remove the meatballs from the oven and transfer them to the saucepan with the brown sugar sauce. Gently toss to coat the meatballs evenly in the sauce.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 5-10 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 9

Serve the meatballs warm as an appetizer with toothpicks, or over rice or mashed potatoes as a main dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1237.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2550.3

Total Fat 116.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 744.4mg	0%
Sodium 7839.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 224.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g	0%
Total Sugars 174.4g
Protein 150.0g	0%

Vitamin D 85.1IU	0%
Calcium 376.4mg	0%
Iron 8.9mg	0%
Potassium 1552.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.1%

Protein: 23.6%

Carbs: 35.3%