Ham Loaf

Ham Loaf (it makes a ton of meat loaf…cut in half or freeze some)

3 lbs ground ham and pork combination (College Hills Meats has it already combined perfectly called ham loaf)

2 eggs

1/2 cup  milk

½ cup crushed crackers

¼ tsp ground pepper

½ tsp dry mustard

2/3 cups finely chopped onion

½ cup chopped celery or green pepper (or both) 

In large bowl, beat eggs.  Add milk, crackers and dry mustard, onion, celery/green pepper, and meat.  Mix well and shape into one large loaf or 2 or 3 smaller ones.  Place in baking dish.

SAUCE

1 cup brown sugar

1 tsp. yellow mustard

¼ cup vinegar (apple cider)

¼ cup water

1 can (8oz) crushed pineapple (undrained)

In small dish, combine sauce ingredients and then pour over the loaves.

Bake uncovered at 350 about 1 ½ hours.  Baste frequently.  It may take a little less time if you have 3 loaves instead of 1 large one.  You may want to lower temperature to 325 during the last ½ hour.  Let stand for 5 minutes.