Swedish Ham Balls
Discover the irresistible charm of Swedish Ham Balls, a comforting blend of tender ground ham and pork, enhanced with warm spices like allspice and black pepper. These bite-sized meatballs are baked to perfection in a sweet and tangy glaze made with brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and mustard, creating a perfect balance of savory and zesty flavors. With just 25 minutes of prep and a hands-off cook time, this recipe is ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or your next holiday gathering. Serve these flavorful ham balls with mashed potatoes or a crisp green salad for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal that's as easy as it is delicious.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground ham
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.75 cup milk
- 2 large egg
- 1 small, finely chopped onion
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon allspice
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground ham, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, chopped onion, black pepper, and allspice. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Step 3
Form the mixture into approximately 18-20 golf ball-sized meatballs and arrange them in a single layer on a greased baking dish.
Step 4
In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, water, and yellow mustard. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Pour the sauce evenly over the ham balls in the baking dish.
Step 6
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Step 7
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the ham balls are cooked through and the sauce is bubbling.
Step 8
Serve the Swedish Ham Balls warm, spooning extra sauce over the top. Pair with mashed potatoes, rice, or a simple green salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1384.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2365.2 |
| Total Fat 106.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 36.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 909.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7593.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 182.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 97.6g | |
| Protein 169.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 188.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 538.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1858.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories