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Pineapple Ham Loaf Recipe
This ham loaf recipe is one of the best ways to use up leftover ham. Baste with a sweet brown sugar glaze during baking for a delicious caramelized flavor.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 391 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the ham loaf:
- 2 1/4 pounds ground ham precooked ham
- 3/4 pound ground pork
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup 2% milk*
- 1/2 tablespoon paprika
For the glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 8 ounces crushed pineapple with pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350º Fahrenheit. Spray a 9×13 baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground ham, pork, eggs, mustard, ketchup, onion, graham crackers and milk. Mix the meat mixture well. 2 1/4 pounds ground ham, 3/4 pound ground pork, 2 large eggs, 2 tablespoons yellow mustard, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 medium onion, 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup 2% milk*
- Shape the ham loaf mixture into a loaf, packing the meat firmly. (You can form two smaller loaves of if you prefer. They will take less time to cook this way.) Sprinkle the top of the ham loaf with paprika. 1/2 tablespoon paprika
- Bake the ham loaf for 20 minutes. During this 20 minutes, make the glaze.
- Combine the brown sugar glaze ingredients together in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until the sauce comes to a boil, then boil for 1 minute. 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, 1/2 cup white vinegar , 1 teaspoon yellow mustard, 8 ounces crushed pineapple
- Remove from the heat and set aside until the ham loaf is ready to glaze.After the initial 20 minutes of baking, brush the top of the loaf with the glaze. Bake again for 70 minutes, basting the ham loaf 2 or 3 more times during baking. Test the internal temperature of the loaf with a meat thermometer. It should be at least 165ºF.
- Serve warm with any remaining glaze drizzled on top.
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Notes
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
- The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 15, with 1 serving being 1 slice of ham loaf. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
- The original recipe (and video) called for 3/4 cup milk. We've reduced that to 1/2 cup to help the loaf hold together better.
- Store leftover ham loaf in an airtight container in the fridge and eat within 3-4 days.
- Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
- The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 15, with 1 serving being 1 slice of ham loaf. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
Nutrition Information
Calories
391kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
234mg
(10%)
Potassium
380mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
215IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 391
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 391kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 234mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 380mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.