Grandpa Z's Christmas Eve Hamballs Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean pork, coarsely grnd
- 1 pound lean ham, coarsely grnd
- 2 Large eggs
- 2 c. soft bread crumbs (white baker bread, broken up by hand, crusts and centers)
- 1 c. lowfat milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
- Glaze: Bring to a full, rapid boil.
- Mix hamball ingredients together with hands. Form into 2 inch small egg size balls by squeezing tightly 4 times into shape. Place hamballs, side by side, in a glass/enamel baking dish. Pour the boiled glaze mix over the hamballs, covering each one by spoon if necessary. Cover loosely with foil (do not seal edges around pan).
- Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hrs. 45 min on first side; turn each hamball over. Spoon glaze over hamballs again. Bake 45 min on second side. During the last 30 min, remove foil and periodically spoon glaze mix over the hamballs. Serves 6-8 people, 6-10 hamballs/person. Traditionally served with German potato salad and baked beans.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 171g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 267 | |
| Calories from Fat 68 | 25% |
| Total Fat 7.64g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat 2.42g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.01g | |
| Cholesterol 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium 1161mg | 48% |
| Potassium 498mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 21.59g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 3.94g | 3% |
| Protein 26.85g | 43% |
