ham balls in berry sauce

A unique, sweet-and-savory dish featuring tender meatballs made from ham and pork in a tangy berry glaze.
Core Ingredients:
For the Ham Balls: 1 lb ground ham, 1 lb ground pork (or use all ground ham), 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs (or breadcrumbs).

For the Berry Sauce: 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed tomato soup, 1 cup seedless raspberry jam (or cranberry sauce), ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard.

Simplified Procedure:
--Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
--Mix Balls: In a large bowl, combine ground ham, ground pork, eggs, milk, and cracker crumbs. Mix gently until just combined. Shape into 1.5 to 2-inch balls.
--Make Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together all berry sauce ingredients until smooth.
--Bake: Place ham balls in a single layer in a 9x13 baking dish. Pour the sauce evenly over the top, ensuring each ball is coated.
--Cook: Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour, basting occasionally with the sauce.
--Serve: Serve hot from the oven, spooning extra sauce over the top. Perfect over mashed potatoes, rice, or as an appetizer.

Key Tip:
Do not overmix the meatball ingredients, as it can make the balls tough. Mix until just combined for a tender texture.