Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   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 dash salt
     1/2                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.