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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Slices of pineapple and a maraschino cherry make my mom's homey ham loaf pretty enough for company. The accompanying vanilla and raisin sauce lends a distinctive flavor to the meat. -Susan Ormond, Jamestown, North Carolina Ingredients:
1 egg |
3/4 cup milk |
1/4 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 6 crackers) |
1 pound ground fully cooked ham |
1/2 pound ground pork |
1 can (8 ounces) sliced pineapple |
raisin sauce: |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
pinch salt |
1 cup water |
1/3 cup golden raisins |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 maraschino cherry, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk and cracker crumbs. Crumble ham and pork over mixture; mix well. Form into an 8-in. round loaf in an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Cut pineapple slices in half if desired; place on top of loaf.
2. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 45 minutes longer or until lightly browned and a meat thermometer reads 160°, basting occasionally with pan drippings.
3. For sauce, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and water in a saucepan; stir until smooth. Add the raisins. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Serve warm with ham loaf. Garnish with a cherry if desired. Yield: 6 servings.
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