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!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
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.
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.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and lightly browned.
While the meatballs are baking, prepare the brown sugar sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
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.
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.
Reduce the heat to low and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 5-10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Serve the meatballs warm as an appetizer with toothpicks, or over rice or mashed potatoes as a main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2550 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.2 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.0 g | 225% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 744 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 7839 mg | 341% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 224.7 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 174.4 g | ||
| Protein | 150.0 g | 300% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 376 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 8.9 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 1552 mg | 33% | |
*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.
