In my family, Thanksgiving meant turkey. Christmas meant smoked ham. This pleased my Pappy (grandfather) to no end because he did not like poultry.
For this recipe you want a fully cooked ham, NOT cured “country ham�.
Author: A Coalcracker in the Kitchen
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| 1 1/2 pounds ground, fully cooked ham |
| 1 pound ground fresh pork |
| 2 whole eggs, beaten |
| 1/2 cup evaporated milk (or regular whole milk) |
| 1 cup finely crushed saltine crackers |
| 1/4 teaspoon pepper |
| SAUCE |
| 1 cup packed brown sugar |
| 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard |
| 1/3 cup white vinegar |
| 1/4 cup water |
| 1 (8-ounce) can undrained crushed pineapple |
Make Sauce
Stir all sauce ingredients together in small bowl, set aside.
Ham Loaf
In a large bowl, beat the eggs; add milk, crackers and pepper. Add the ham and pork; mix well.
Shape into a 9 x 4-inch loaf and place in a shallow baking dish.
Pour sauce over loaf.
Bake at 350F degrees until instant read thermometer registers 170F, about 60 to 70 minutes, basting with the sauce frequently. Do not overcook.
Let rest for 10 - 15 minutes, slice and serve.
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