HAM BALLS
I put the following in my Kitchen Aid mixer & use the paddle attachment (or mix by hand)
3 lbs ground ham
2 lbs ground pork
2 cups quick oatmeal
2 cups milk
1 egg
Use 1/4 cup to divide out and form balls. Don’t pack too tight. Lay them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
In saucepan combine 1 cup vinegar (apple cider or white) 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup water and 2 Tblsp prepared mustard. Heat to dissolve sugar but don’t boil. Let cool a bit and pour over ham balls. Bake 90 minutes at 350.
NOTE - Original recipe calls for 3 cups brown sugar but I cut way back. I can buy ham ball meat at my meat market so it’s what I use. Finished ham balls freeze great.