Ham Balls in Cranberry-Orange Sauce 🍊🍗
Description:
Dive into a delightful culinary journey with this exquisite recipe for Ham Balls in Cranberry-Orange Sauce, a gem retrieved from an old Junior League cookbook, promising to elevate your holiday dining experience to new heights. Bursting with flavors that perfectly blend sweet and savory notes, this dish is a must-try for any festive occasion!
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Recipe Category: Ham
- Keywords: Pork, Meat, < 60 Mins
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 53.2
- Fat Content: 2.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 14.4mg
- Sodium Content: 28.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 5.3g
- Fiber Content: 0.2g
- Sugar Content: 3.4g
- Protein Content: 3.2g
Ingredients:
| For Ham Balls: | |
|---|---|
| – Cooked ham | 2 cups, diced |
| – Milk | 2 cups |
| – Prepared mustard | 1/2 cup |
| – Horseradish | 1 tbsp |
| – Eggs | 2, beaten |
| – Sugar | 2 tbsp |
| – Cornstarch | 1/2 cup |
| – Vinegar | 2 tbsp |
| For Sauce: | |
| – Cranberry sauce | 1/4 cup |
| – Orange | 1, zest and juice |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ham Balls:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced cooked ham, milk, prepared mustard, horseradish, beaten eggs, sugar, cornstarch, and vinegar.
- Thoroughly mix all the ingredients until well combined and form the mixture into 1-inch balls.
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Bake:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the ham balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the ham balls are cooked through and golden brown.
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Prepare Sauce:
- In a saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, orange zest, orange juice, prepared mustard, and sugar.
- Stir the mixture over medium heat until the cranberry sauce melts and all the ingredients are well incorporated.
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Combine:
- Once the ham balls are cooked, transfer them to a serving dish or a chafing dish.
- Pour the warm cranberry-orange sauce generously over the ham balls, ensuring they are evenly coated.
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Serve:
- Keep the dish warm in a chafing dish or crockpot to maintain its deliciousness.
- Serve these delectable ham balls with cranberry-orange sauce as a delightful appetizer or as a main course alongside your favorite sides.
Chef’s Tips:
- For a touch of freshness, garnish the dish with fresh cranberries and orange slices.
- Adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the sauce according to your taste preferences by altering the amount of sugar and orange juice.
- These ham balls can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving, making them a convenient option for entertaining guests.
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Ham Balls in Cranberry-Orange Sauce, a culinary masterpiece that will leave your taste buds craving for more! Perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy the festive cheer with every bite! 🎉
