Ham Balls. Family Picnic Classic!

Just know that it makes a lot and if you keep your hands wet when rolling the meatballs, it will be a lot easier.                                             --Therese Gross

Ham Balls. *This makes enough for two casseroles.

1 # ground beef

1 # ground pork

1 # smoked ham( ground well)

1 cup milk

1 cup cracker crumbs

2 eggs

2 T green pepper(I don't use these.)

pepper

1. Mix well.  Wet your hands.   
2. Form in balls.  
3. Roll in flour and brown well in oil. 
4.  Put in corning casserole.
5. Pour over this:  

• 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup vinegar
• 1 tsp dry mustard

    6.  Bake in covered casserole about 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours or so.

*NOTE:  This makes enough for two casseroles so I make extra sauce and pour it over 2nd bowl.  I put this in the freezer for later use.

*Noelle's inquiries responded to:  

• I never thought of having the butcher grind (ham).  Good Idea.  I just do it in my blender.
• I just sprinkle with pepper....do not put 2T of pepper.  2T is only if you chop up green pepper.
• I do use white vinegar, but it does not specify.  

July 2021