How to Make Ham Loaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ham loaf is a classic comfort food that's perfect for family dinners or gatherings. This delicious dish features a mixture of ground ham, pork, and other flavorful ingredients that are formed into a loaf and baked to perfection. Whether you're a fan of ham or looking for a new way to enjoy it, this recipe is sure to be a hit at your dinner table.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds ground ham
  • ½ pound ground pork
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups evaporated milk
  • 1 ½ cups brown sugar
  • ¼ cup cider vinegar
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 5 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 2 ham loaves

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine the ground ham, ground pork, onion, oats, eggs, parsley, ground mustard, pepper, and evaporated milk in a large bowl. Mix well. Form in to 2 loaves; place into 9x13 inch baking pans.
  • Bake loaves in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Stir the brown sugar and vinegar together in a small saucepan; boil for 1 minute. Remove loaves from oven, and pour brown sugar mixture over. Return loaves to oven; baste frequently with the pan juices until browned and cooked through, 30 to 45 minutes longer.
  • Combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve sauce over sliced ham loaf.
  • Nutrition

    748 cal.

    • Total Fat: 43g
    • Saturated Fat: 14g
    • Cholesterol: 174mg
    • Sodium: 265mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 37g
    • Protein: 41g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 176mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 739mg