Iowa Ham Balls



Experience the distinct taste of Iowa Ham Balls, a cherished recipe combining ground ham and pork with a sweet and tangy sauce. This Midwestern favorite is easy to make and promises a delightful flavor that will leave you wanting more.

Ingredients:
  • 1 lb ground ham
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 177C

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground ham, ground pork, graham cracker crumbs, milk, beaten egg, and brown sugar

Mix until well combined

Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized balls and place them in a greased baking dish

In a separate bowl, whisk together vinegar, water, and dry mustard to create the sauce

Pour the sauce over the ham balls in the baking dish

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, basting the ham balls with the sauce every 15 minutes

Remove from the oven when the ham balls are browned and cooked through

Serve the Iowa Ham Balls with the sauce drizzled over the top

Enjoy the unique flavors of this Iowa classic!


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