Pineapple ham loaf

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupCrushed pineapple; well drained OR finely chopped fresh pineapple
4cupsFully cooked ham; ground
2cupsSoft bread crumbs
½cupOnion; chopped
2tablespoonsParsley; fresh, chopped OR
2teaspoonsDried parsley
¼teaspoonGround cloves
¼cupBrown sugar
2Eggs
cupPineapple juice
2tablespoonsCider vinegar
Sauce:
3tablespoonsCornstarch
2tablespoonsBrown sugar
½teaspoonGround ginger
2cupsPineapple juice
2teaspoonsLemon juice

Directions

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread pineapple in bottom of lightly greased or sprayed 9-inch loaf pan.

In large bowl, combine ham, bread crumbs, onion, parsley, cloves and ¼ cup brown sugar. In small bowl, whisk eggs, ⅓ cup pineapple juice and cider vinegar. Stir egg mixtur into ham. Pack mixture on top of pine- apple, pressing down tightly. Bake for 45 minutes.

To prepare sauce, combine cornstarch, 2 Tbls brown sugar and ginger in a small bowl. Stir in 2 cups pineapple juice and lemon juice.

Slowly bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened and translucent. Let stand for 5 minutes. Slice ham loaf and serve with sauce. Serves 6 to 8. From the March '96 Recipe Digest Formatted for MM by Pegg Seevers 5/7/96