Grandma Sahlstrom's Ham Loaf

Submitted by Kristenblakley

"During World War II meat was scarce and rationed. Butchers came up with a recipe for ham loaf for the holidays since most people could not afford a whole ham. Since then this recipe has been a family favorite and served at our family gatherings."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 50mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 3 loaf
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs veal or 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1 lb finely ground ham
• 1 cup cracker crumb
• 1 cup milk
• salt & pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon dry mustard
• 1⁄2 cup vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup water

directions

1. Mix first 6 ingredients, well with hands and mold in pan. Cover with foil and bake at 250 – 275 degrees for 2 ½ - 3 hours. Keep covered until the last 1hr.
2. While ham loaf is baking prepare sauce with remaining ingredients: place all ingredients in a small sauce pan bring to a boil for a minute. Simmer 10-15 minutes.
3. When one hour remains drain off liquid from ham loaf and pour over sauce ham loaf. Basting every 15 minutes until sauce forms a glaze. Turn up a heat a little.