Pork loaf with applesauce glaze

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonVegetable oil
1mediumOnion; finely chopped
1cupBread crumbs; fresh
cupChunky applesauce
1Egg
1teaspoonSage
¾teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
teaspoonAllspice
1poundsGround pork
1teaspoonDijon mustard

Directions

Directions: Preheat oven to 375F In a small skillet, heat oil until hot. Add onion and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until lightly browned, about 4 minutes.

In a medium bowl, combine bread crumbs, 1 c applesauce, egg, sage, salt, pepper and allspice. Stir with a fork until mixed. Add ground pork and onions and mix until blended. Pack mixture into a 8x4x2½ inch loaf pan.

In a small bowl, stir together remaining ½ c applesauce and mustard.

Spread applesauce mixture over top of loaf and cover pan with aluminum foil. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160-165F, about 30 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Source: 365 Ways to Cook Hamburger and Other Ground Meats Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Nancy Berry <nlberry@...> on Apr 20, 1998