I tried one when they were still piping hot from the oven. I burned my mouth and then, despite the burn, I ate another one while they were still way too hot. They are that good. My family loved them and they managed to eat this entire batch of meatballs in less than 24 hours. My friend Rebecca warned me about these crazy ham balls. We were talking months ago and she mentioned that she makes these in lieu of a traditional ham for the holidays. My family LOVES this Balsamic and Dijon Glazed Ham, so I couldn’t even imagine not making our favorite ham. However, I get it now. I still make a ham every year, but these ham balls now have first place in the lineup of favorite “leftover ham recipes.”
And here’s the BEST part, you’re going to use some of these meatballs to make this insanely delicious Sweet and Sour Ham Ball Stir Fry. My family goes crazy over that recipe, we love it that much. I’ve been making these ham balls for a few years now and they still disappear almost as fast as they cool from the oven. My whole family cheers when they know I’m making a batch. They freeze beautifully too, so don’t hesitate to make the full batch. If you’ve never ground your own meat before, do not be intimidated. The first time I made these meatballs it was a first for me as well. I bought an inexpensive meat grinder just for this recipe. It is super easy to use and well worth having. You know how there are recipes that are on your radar for a while and then when you finally make them you wonder what took you so long? These Ham Balls were one of those recipes. I have my friend Sue’s Bourbon Meatballs on my meal plan for next week and I strongly suspect that they are going to be a similar story. Don’t they look incredible? {originally posted 4/10/2014 – recipe notes and photos updated 1/31/2017}
Here are some more meatball recipes you might like: French Onion Au Gratin Meatballs by Cupcakes and Kale Chips Chicken Parmesan Meatballs by Barefeet In The Kitchen Crock-Pot Honey Garlic Meatballs by Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts Easy Italian Meatball Bake by Lemons for Lulu The Best Swedish Meatballs by Barefeet In The Kitchen Turkey Meatballs with Bruschetta Sauce by Shugary Sweets
