Sweet And Sour Ham Bails With Pears

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Course : Microwave
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

1 dash salt
1 can bartlett pears -- (29 oz)
1 pound ground ham
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1 whole egg -- beaten
1 tablespoon grated onion
1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/2 medium green pepper -- cut in narrow strips
 

Preparation:

Drain pears, reserving syrup for sweet and sour sauce. Combine ground ham, bread crumbs, egg, onion, horseradish, mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. Shape into balls the size of walnuts. Place ham balls in a 2 quart casserole. Cover. Microwave at medium high (70%) 6 to 8 minutes, r~ arranging ham balls after half the cooking time. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine reserved pear syrup with cornstarch, brown sugar, vinegar and salt. Microwave at high (100%) until clear and thickened, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times. Place pear halves and green pepper in ham ball casserole. Pour sweet and sour sauce over all. Microwave at medium high(70%)3to4 minutes, basting once. Serve with steamed rice. Makes 4 servings.