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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, combine the ground ham, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, chopped onion, black pepper, and allspice. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
Form the mixture into approximately 18-20 golf ball-sized meatballs and arrange them in a single layer on a greased baking dish.
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.
Pour the sauce evenly over the ham balls in the baking dish.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the ham balls are cooked through and the sauce is bubbling.
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
Calories |
2365 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.6 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.4 g | 182% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 909 mg | 303% | |
| Sodium | 7593 mg | 330% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 182.6 g | 66% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 97.6 g | ||
| Protein | 169.1 g | 338% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 538 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1859 mg | 40% | |
*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.
