evelyn's ham-pineapple loaf
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!
prep time
5 Min
cook time
1 Hr
method
Bake
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh ham, ground
- 1 pound ground cured ham
- 16 - crackers crushed (i use ritz) 1 cup
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 can crushed pineapple, drain -save juice
- 2 - eggs
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons dark or light corn syrup
- MY FAVORITE GLAZE
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1-2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
How To Make evelyn's ham-pineapple loaf
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Step 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.***
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Step 2Preheat oven to 350
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Step 3Crumble the ham in a bowl. Lightly beat the eggs and milk in a med. bowl, add the ketchup, syrup and brown sugar. mix well.
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Step 4Pour the egg mixture over the ham, add drained pineapple and salt, and mix with hands. Careful not to over-mix.
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Step 5Place in a loaf pan or make a free form loaf on a baking sheet. Spoon off grease twice during baking.
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Step 6Add the glaze during the last 15 minutes. Bake about an hour or until nicely browned.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Category:
Other Main Dishes
Keyword:
#meatloaf
Keyword:
#pimeapple
Ingredient:
Pork
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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