By Scott Fondren
Ham Balls
6 steps
Prep:15minCook:1h
Classic Midwest ham balls made with ground pork, minced ham, eggs, milk, and crushed Ritz crackers, baked and finished with a tangy brown sugar–vinegar sauce.
Updated at: Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:23:09 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
61
Moderate
Glycemic Load
45
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories643 kcal (32%)
Total Fat25.3 g (36%)
Carbs73.3 g (28%)
Sugars59.8 g (66%)
Protein30.1 g (60%)
Sodium1229.9 mg (61%)
Fiber2.2 g (8%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
10 servings
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine ground pork, minced ham, eggs, milk, and crushed Ritz crackers. Mix well.
Step 3
Form 1/3 cup mixture into balls and place in a baking dish.
Step 4
In a saucepan, combine dark brown sugar, ketchup, water, apple cider vinegar, dried mustard, and pepper. Stir and heat until well combined.
Step 5
Pour sauce over ham balls.
Step 6
Bake until cooked through and bubbling, about 60 minutes.
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