Glazed Ham Raisin Balls Recipes

EASY RAISIN SAUCE FOR HAM

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan.
• Stir raisins into water, reduce heat to medium, and boil until very tender, about 5 minutes.
• Whisk brown sugar, cornstarch, and salt into raisin mixture and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes.

GLAZED HAM-RAISIN BALLS

Steps:

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

HAM BALLS WITH BROWN SUGAR GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Pulse ham in batches in a food processor until finely ground. Combine with the next 7 ingredients just until mixed. Shape into 1-in. balls; place in a single layer on greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans., For glaze, cook and stir all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Spoon over ham balls. Bake until ham balls are just beginning to brown, 30-35 minutes, rotating pans and carefully stirring halfway through. Gently toss in glaze. Serve warm.

GLAZED HAM BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, add eggs, milk, oats, and ham; stir or use hands to combine well.
• Shape mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls.
• Place balls in a greased 15x10 inch baking pan.
• In a saucepan, add brown sugar, cornstarch, and cloves; stir to mix.
• Add pineapple juice, corn syrup, vinegar, and mustard; stir until mixture is smooth.
• Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
• Pour mixture over ham balls.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until browned.

BAKED GLAZED HAM WITH RAISINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Remove rind from the ham and score the surface if the fat is reasonably thick.
• Place the ham in a casserole dish and pour on the wine and water, then arrange the raisins and butter around the meat.
• Pour on the brandy and place in the oven to bake for about 40 minutes, basting frequently with the pan liquids.
• When the surface is crisp and golden, remove and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
• Serve hot or cold.
• *The ham can be cooked in advance and reheated to serve hot.
• Cover with aluminum foil and warm for 20-25 minutes in a moderate oven, or wrap in plastic wrap and microwave for about 4 minutes.
• Ham slices can be frozen or chopped and frozen for future use!

GLAZED HAM BALLS

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl combine the first six ingredients.
• Add ground ham and pork; mix well.
• Shape into 12 balls, using about 1/3 cup mixture for each ball.
• Place balls in baking dish. Bake, uncovered at 350° for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, for glaze, in a small mixing bowl combine remaining ingredients and pour over ham balls. Bake 15 minutes more.
• *Note: To make ahead, cover and chill uncooked ham balls for up to 12 hours. Prepare glaze, cover and chill up to 12 hours. Uncover and bake as directed. Ham balls and glaze can also be frozen separately.