EVELYN'S HAM-PINEAPPLE LOAF

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My Grandma Robinson's best friend gave her this recipe. I was skeptical as a kid, but found I could not get enough of it. It was actually a family favorite. It is great as a leftover-even on a sandwich. The photo shows it granished with pineapple rings, so pretty!

Provided by Angie Robinson

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb fresh ham, ground
1 lb ground cured ham
16 crackers crushed (i use ritz) 1 cup
1/4 c milk
1/4 c brown sugar
1 can(s) crushed pineapple, drain -save juice
2 eggs
1/4 c ketchup
1/2 tsp salt
4 Tbsp dark or light corn syrup
MY FAVORITE GLAZE
2 Tbsp pineapple juice
2 Tbsp ketchup
1-2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp mustard

Steps:

  • 1. ***I call ahead to my meat market and have them grind the ham. You may use half ground pork if you like in place of half of the fresh ham.***
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350
  • 3. Crumble the ham in a bowl. Lightly beat the eggs and milk in a med. bowl, add the ketchup, syrup and brown sugar. mix well.
  • 4. Pour the egg mixture over the ham, add drained pineapple and salt, and mix with hands. Careful not to over-mix.
  • 5. Place in a loaf pan or make a free form loaf on a baking sheet. Spoon off grease twice during baking.
  • 6. Add the glaze during the last 15 minutes. Bake about an hour or until nicely browned.

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