Ham Loaf Recipe like Grandmother’s (quick-view recipe)

If you’ve been looking for your Grandma’s Ham Loaf  recipe, without having to scroll down forever just look at it, you’ve arrived!

Ham Loaf  is a meatloaf that is made using a mixture of ground pork and ham, rather than the traditional ground beef. 

Without further ado, here’s the Ham Loaf recipe (a more compact, printable version appears below):

Ham Loaf Recipe: Ingredients

• 1/2 lb. ground ham
• 1 1/2  lb. ground pork
• 1 c. bread crumbs 
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 c. milk

How to Make Ham Loaf 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
2. Grease 9” loaf pan. 
3. Thoroughly mix all ingredients in large bowl. 
4. Press mixture into loaf pan. 
5. Bake 1 hour. 

Ham Loaf Printable Recipe

Ham Loaf Tips for Success

• Grandma ground her ham by using an old crank-style grinder that clamped to the edge of the table… but a food processor does a dandy job, too.
• Use 1 or 2 eggs, depending on size. 
• A thin, cheap loaf pan can result in a ham loaf that is dry and leathery on the outside, and undercooked on the inside. A good pan, such as this American-made one (view here) does a better job, and is heirloom quality. 
• For a flavor twist, top with barbecue sauce prior to baking. 
• Hawaiian style: press three pineapple rings into the top of the loaf before baking. 
• Another variation: brush with a blend of honey and Dijon mustard, and dot the top with 12-15 whole cloves. 
• For less fat, form into a loaf on a greased sheet of foil. Fully line a jellyroll pan with foil, and place a wire cookie rack on pan. Lift loaf by foil, and place on rack. Gently poke some holes in it to drain the fat. 
• Need a quick dessert to go with your Rice Meatballs? Try my Chocolate Goodies recipe (view here). 

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