Shelly's Recipe

HAM BALLS

Category: Meatballs

2 pounds ham loaf mix
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup brown sugar, divided
5 1/2-ounce can chunk or tidbit pineapple, with juice
1 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon each of cinnamon and ground cloves
3 tablespoons cornstarch

Mix together ham loaf mix, cracker crumbs, eggs, salt, milk and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Shape into meatball size. Place them in large foil pan and bake at 375 degrees for approximately 30 minutes or until browned.

In a saucepan, stir together pineapple, orange juice, mustard, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, cinnamon and cloves and cook over high heat. When close to a boil, mix cornstarch with about 3 teaspoons of water, and add to sauce. Reduce heat and simmer 1 minute. Pour sauce over the ham balls, reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees and cook uncovered for an additional 1/2 hour. Cover with foil. If you use an aluminum pan, the meatballs can be reheated on your tailgating grill!