Saucy Ham Loaf Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexAverage
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Ingredients

 Cooked ham1 1/2 Pound (Meat Loaf:)
 Ground veal1/2 pound (Meat Loaf:)
 Ground pork1/2 pound (Meat Loaf:)
 2 eggs, fork beaten
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon (Meat Loaf:)
 Ground black pepper1/8 Teaspoon (Meat Loaf:)
 Ground nutmeg1/2 Teaspoon (Meat Loaf:)
 Dry mustard1/2 Teaspoon (Meat Loaf:)
 Ground thyme1/4 Teaspoon (Meat Loaf:)
 Onion1/4 Cup (16 tbs), finley chopped (Meat Loaf:)
 Green pepper1/2 Cup (16 tbs), finely chopped (Meat Loaf:)
 Parsley2 Tablespoon, finely chopped (Meat Loaf:)
 3/4 cup soft enriched bread crumbs
 Apple Juice3/4 Cup (16 tbs) (Meat Loaf:)
 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
 Cornstarch2 Teaspoon (Sauce:)
 Dry mustard1 Teaspoon (Sauce:)
 Ground allspice1 Teaspoon (Sauce:)
 2/3 cup apricot nectar
 Lemon juice3 Tablespoon (Sauce:)
 Vinegar2 Teaspoon (Sauce:)

Directions

1. Combine ham, veal, and pork with eggs, salt, pepper, nutmeg, dry mustard, and thyme in a large bowl. Add onion, green pepper, and parsley and toss to blend. Add bread crumbs and apple juice; mix thoroughly but lightly. Turn into a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan and flatten top.
2. Bakeat350°F 1 hour.
3. Meanwhile, prepare sauce for topping. Blend brown sugar, cornstarch, dry mustard, and allspice in a small saucepan. Add apricot nectar, lemon juice, and vinegar. Bring rapidly to boiling and cook about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
4. Remove meat loaf from oven; pour off and reserve juices. Unmold loaf in a shallow baking pan. Spoon some of the reserved juices and then the sauce over loaf. Return to oven 30 minutes.
5. Place loaf on a warm platter and garnish as desired.
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