Recipes

[redfox73]

Went to a fete this weekend and managed to begthe following recipe from the hostess. She was kind enough o also provide a seond serving option. I hope you enjoy these as much as I did.

2 lbs lean ground ham (Hormel Cure 81 -grind in food processor)

1 lb. ground pork

2 cups soft bread crumbs (whirl white bread in food processor)

4 large eggs- beaten

2 teaspoons salt

1-1.5 CUPS milk (start with 1 cup and see how it goes)

SAUCE

2 cups brown sugar

1 cup white vinegar

1 cup water

2 teaspoons dry mustard (make a paste)

Mix all meatball ingredients together in a large bowl. Make a shallow loaf shape out of the mixture or form into 5 dozen meatballs If making a loafplace in a greased loaf pan or other baking dish, pour sauce and bake loaf UNcovered for 30 minutes @ 400°,basting several times. Let set 10 minutes before slicing.

If making ham balls, place on greased cookie sheets and bake in 400° oven for about 15-20 minutes, turning so they don't get too brown on the botom. You DO want them really cooked through , however Let cool. They can be put in freezer bags and frozen at that point.

To serve ham balls, put cooked (or cooked,frozen and thawed) meatballs into a saucepan with sauce and simmer for 30 minutes until thoroughly heated and infused with the flavor of the sauce. Serve in a chafing dish.

Makes about 5-6 dozen ham balls.

(the hostess says she doubles the sauce when making the hamballs)