Appetizer Ham Balls with Hawaiian Punch Sauce

Description
Purchased from a garage sale in 1994. Date and source unknown. This is incredibly good. I have served it at three baby showers and am always asked for the recipe.

Ingredients
Sauce:
 * 1/2-pound ground ham
 * ¾ pound ground pork
 * 2/3-cup quick oats
 * 1 egg beaten
 * 1/2-cup milk
 * 1/3-cup brown sugar
 * 2 tablespoons flour
 * 1 tablespoon dry mustard
 * 2/3 cup Hawaiian punch
 * 2 tablespoons white vinegar
 * 6 cloves whole
 * 1/3-cup dark corn syrup

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350.
 * 2) Combine all meatball ingredients and shape into 1-inch balls.
 * 3) Place on greased cookie sheet and bake about 20 minutes, or until browned.
 * 4) To make sauce, combine brown sugar, flour and mustard, mixing well.
 * 5) Add punch and vinegar and mix well. Add cloves and corn syrup.
 * 6) Over medium heat cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and becomes clear.
 * 7) Place ham balls in crock-pot and pour sauce over all.

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