Glazed Ham-Raisin Balls

This recipe makes a yummy appetizer or main course, and is a good way to use up leftover baked ham.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 2-3
• Yields: 8-10 meat balls

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb  ground ham (or put through food processor)
• 1⁄2 lb ground pork (or put through food processor)
• 1  cup  Raisin Bran cereal (flakes)
• 2⁄3 cup evaporated milk
• 1  egg
• 1  tablespoon  finely chopped onion
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1  tablespoon vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup corn syrup

Directions

1. Mix the ground ham, ground pork, raisin bran, milk, egg, onion, salt, pepper and thyme together thoroughly.
2. Shape into 8-10 meatballs, using about 1/4 cup mixture for each.
3. Place balls in an 8x11x1 1/2-inch baking pan.
4. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 30 minutes.
5. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, syrup, vinegar and mustard; bring to boiling.
6. Pour over ham balls and bake 20 minutes more, basting with sauce once or twice during baking.
7. Makes 2-3 main course servings.
8. If making them as an appetizer, shape meat mixture into 1 to 1 1/2-inch (bite sized) balls, and adjust baking times accordingly.