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Glazed Ham Loaves

Cultural Context

Glazed ham loaves are a classic American dish, often served during holidays and family gatherings. This dish combines the flavors of ham and pork with a sweet glaze, making it a comforting and hearty meal. Traditionally, it reflects the resourcefulness of home cooks who utilized leftover meats, and today it remains a popular choice for potlucks and weeknight dinners. Variations exist across regions, with some incorporating different spices or glazes to suit local tastes.

AmericanUSmain
75 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups ground ham
1 lb ground pork
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons dry mustard

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber while crushed crackers are often less expensive.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is more affordable.

1

In a large bowl, combine ground ham and ground pork; mix well.

2

Add scrambled eggs to the meat mixture and mix well.

3

Add milk to the mixture and continue to combine well.

4

Add bread crumbs to the mixture; combine thoroughly.

5

Using a cookie scoop, roll out two scoops of the mixture into an oval-shaped loaf.

6

Place the loaves onto a parchment-lined sheet pan, ensuring they are not touching.

7

Cover the sheet pan with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

8

While the loaves are baking, prepare the glaze by combining water, vinegar, brown sugar, and dry mustard; set aside.

9

After 30 minutes, uncover the loaves and baste with the glaze.

10

Return the loaves to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 20 minutes.

11

Check the internal temperature; it should reach a minimum of 160°F (70°C).

12

Remove from the oven and let rest before slicing.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

large bowlparchment-lined sheet pancookie scoopfoil

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggssoy

Also Known As

Ham LoafSweet Ham Loaf

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