Ham Brown Sugar Bites (Printable Recipe)
Soft pork and ham bites smothered in rich brown sugar topping, awesome as sweet and zingy snacks for get-togethers.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Ham Ball Mixture
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450 g fully cooked ham, cubed
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450 g ground pork
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240 ml whole milk
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40 g crushed cornflakes
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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55 g brown sugar
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12 g ground mustard
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2.5 g salt
→ Brown Sugar Glaze
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200 g brown sugar
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60 ml cider vinegar
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12 g ground mustard
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Lightly grease baking trays.
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Pulse ham in batches in a food processor until finely ground.
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In a large bowl, combine ground ham, ground pork, milk, crushed cornflakes, beaten egg, brown sugar, ground mustard, and salt. Blend just until incorporated.
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Form mixture into 2.5 cm balls and arrange in a single layer on prepared trays.
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In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together brown sugar, cider vinegar, and ground mustard until sugar is completely dissolved.
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Brush half of the glaze evenly over the ham balls.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes, rotating trays and gently stirring ham balls halfway through, until browning begins.
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Remove from oven and toss warm ham balls gently with remaining glaze. Serve immediately.
# Extra Tips:
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For consistent texture, ensure ham is finely processed before mixing.
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To keep ham balls moist, avoid overmixing the meat mixture.