Saucy Ham Loaf Recipe
Learn how to make Saucy Ham Loaf through this simple recipe. A good way to use up Meat Meatloaf is to make some irresistible Saucy Ham Loaf. Do let me know how you've liked my Saucy Ham Loaf. Feedback keeps me mobilized and motivates me to try out novel ways.
Ingredients
Meat Loaf:
1 1/2 pounds ground cooked ham
1/2 pound ground veal
1/2 pound ground pork
2 eggs, fork beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
3/4 cup soft enriched bread crumbs
3/4 cup apple juice
Sauce:
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2/3 cup apricot nectar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons vinegar
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.
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.
