Glazed Ham Loaf

• Loaf ingredients
• ground ham↗1 lb
• ground sausage or 1 lb pork↗1 lb
• soft breadcrumbs↗2 cups
• eggs↗2
• sour cream↗1 cup
• onion, chopped↗1⁄3 cup
• lemon juice↗2 tablespoons
• curry powder↗1 teaspoon
• ground ginger↗1 teaspoon
• prepared mustard1 teaspoon
• nutmeg↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• paprika↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• Basting Sauce
• brown sugar↗1 cup
• cup water↗1⁄2
• cup cider vinegar↗1⁄2
• teaspoon black pepper↗1⁄4
• cornstarch, to thicken as needed↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Have meat ground together for one 2 lb.

2. 2

   combination mixture; bring to room temperature.

3. 3

   (not included in prep time) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

4. 4

   In large bowl, lightly but thoroughly combine meat and bread crumbs; use your hands if necessary.

5. 5

   In medium bowl, beat eggs, add sour cream, onion, lemon juice and spices.

6. 6

   Mix well, pour over meat mixture and blend together.

7. 7

   Form mixture into loaf and place in well oiled shallow baking dish.

8. 8

   Bake uncovered for 1 hour.

9. 9

   NOTE: This mixture isn't packed into a loaf pan, it is a free standing long loaf shape.

10. 10

    Meanwhile, prepare basting sauce.

11. 11

    In a small saucepan, mix all ingredients and bring to a boil.

12. 12

    Thicken with some cornstarch mixed with water; as needed.

13. 13

    When ham loaf has baked for 45 minutes, remove from oven and drain off grease.

14. 14

    Spoon sauce over ham loaf and continue baking another 15 minutes.

15. 15

    Baste every few minutes with sauce until done cooking.

16. 16

    Let sit for at least 10 minutes before cutting to allow loaf to retain shape.

17. 17

    Enjoy!