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Old Fashioned Ham and Pork Loaf

Last Updated on November 2, 2022. Originally Posted on November 2, 2022 By Laura Franco / Leave a Comment

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Retro Recipe Remake - Sweet and savory meatloaf made with ground ham and ground pork. I've given my Mom's old ham patty recipe an update with this new version. via @krazykitchenmomRetro Recipe Remake - Sweet and savory meatloaf made with ground ham and ground pork. I've given my Mom's old ham patty recipe an update with this new version. via @krazykitchenmomRetro Recipe Remake - Sweet and savory meatloaf made with ground ham and ground pork. I've given my Mom's old ham patty recipe an update with this new version. via @krazykitchenmomRetro Recipe Remake - Sweet and savory meatloaf made with ground ham and ground pork. I've given my Mom's old ham patty recipe an update with this new version. via @krazykitchenmom

A sweet and savory meatloaf made with ground ham and ground pork. I’ve given my Mom’s old ham patty recipe an update with this new version.

Three ham loaves on a white plate garnished with parsley

Retro Recipe

These ham and pork loaves were on my Mom’s regular dinner rotation because they were a family favorite. They are sweet and savory and a great change from traditional meatloaf.

  • Easy to make – dump and mix
  • Easy to bake
  • Easy to Freeze
  • Family-favorite

Below is a photo of Mom’s original recipe card. I especially like the backside where she has crossed out a line. Looks like she was perfecting her own recipe. I’ve made a couple of small changes, including the name, but tried to stay true to the original recipe.

photo of an old recipe card front and back

Ham and Pork Loaf Ingredients

The exact ingredient amounts are listed in the recipe card below.

One of the changes I’ve made from Mom’s recipe is that I like to use Panko bread crumbs. I’ve also decreased the amount of milk by 1/4 cup. Mom always used white vinegar but I prefer to use apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar in my recipes.

ingredient to make ham and pork loaf

Ham and Pork Loaf Glaze Ingredients

The exact ingredient amounts are listed in the recipe card below.

Ingredients in ham and pork loaf glaze

How to Make Ground Ham

I remember my Mom’s buying ground ham from our local grocery store. After visiting 4 different grocery stores and not finding it, I took matters into my own hands.

It’s very easy to grind the ham in a food processor. And I like the consistency much better than the ham Mom used to buy pre-ground.

  1. Cut the ham into cubes.
  2. Place the ham cubes into a food processor and pulse for 30 seconds.
  3. Scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl with a spatula and pulse again for another 30 seconds until all of the ham is ground into small pieces.
two photos showing how to grind ham in food processor

Let’s Make Old Fashioned Ham and Pork Loaf

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Beat the egg lightly with a fork and add it to a large mixing bowl.
  4. Place ground ham, ground pork, bread crumbs, and milk into the bowl with the egg.
  5. Fold all of the ingredients together, using a firm spatula or a wooden spoon. The mixture will feel wet.
  6. Use a 1/2 cup measure and form small 1/2 cup-sized loaves.
  7. Place them in the baking dish.
  8. Mix the ingredients for the glaze until the brown sugar has dissolved.
  9. Pour 2/3 of the glaze into a small bowl and set it aside. Using the remaining 1/3 of the glaze, brush the tops of the loaves.
four photos showing how to make ham and pork loaves
  1. Bake for 30 minutes. Brush the tops of the loaves with the glaze with half of the glaze you set aside and bake for another 30-45 minutes.
  2. Once the bottoms turn slightly brown (it may take a full 1.5 hours, but start checking them at 1 hour and every 15 minutes after that), remove the cooked loaves from the oven.
  3. Once again glaze the tops with the remaining glaze, and let them rest in the baking dish for 20 minutes.
  4. Place them on a serving platter and pour any remaining glaze over the top.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

  • It’s important to start checking these loaves for doneness after 1 hour of cooking. While Mom’s recipe called for 1 hour, I find that mine takes an average of 90 full minutes. We like the bottoms a bit brown with crusty edges.
  • It’s also important to let the loaves sit for 20 minutes after baking. This allows them to firm up a bit.
  • Serve these with steamed broccoli or roasted carrots for a full meal. They also make a wonder brunch side dish served with eggs or an egg casserole.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • To freeze, cool loaves completely, wrap them in plastic wrap, and freeze them for up to 1 month.
Three ham loaves on a white plate garnished with parsley

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Three ham loaves on a white plate garnished with parsley

Old Fashioned Ham and Pork Loaf

Retro Recipe Remake – Sweet and savory meatloaf made with ground ham and ground pork. I've given my Mom's old ham patty recipe an update with this new version.
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Course: Main Meal, main meal pork
Cuisine: Amercian
Keyword: easy dinner, easy recipe, ham patties, ham rolls
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Rest time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 7 1/2 cup loaves
Author: Laura Franco

Ingredients 

For the Loaves

  • 3/4 lbs. ground ham
  • 1/2 lbs. ground pork
  • 1 cup plain (unseasoned) Panko bread crumbs
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg

Glaze

  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 cup red wine or apple cider vinegar

Instructions

To Grind Ham

  • Cut the ham into cubes.
  • Place the ham cubes into a food processor and pulse for 30 seconds.
  • Scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl with a spatula and pulse again for another 30 seconds until all of the ham is ground into small pieces.

To Make the Loaves

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Beat the egg lightly with a fork and add it to a large mixing bowl.
  • Place ground ham, ground pork, bread crumbs, and milk into the bowl with the egg.
  • Fold all of the ingredients together, using a firm spatula or a wooden spoon. The mixture will feel wet.
  • Use a 1/2 cup measure and form small 1/2 cup-sized loaves.
  • Place them in the baking dish.
  • Mix the ingredients for the glaze until the brown sugar has dissolved.
  • Pour 2/3 of the glaze into a small bowl and set it aside.
  • Using the remaining 1/3 of glaze, brush the tops of the loaves.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Brush the tops of the loaves with half of the reserve glaze you set aside and bake for another 30-45 minutes.
  • Once the bottoms turn slightly brown (it may take a full 1.5 hours, but start checking them at 1 hour and every 15 minutes after that), remove the loaves.
  • Once again, brush the tops of the loaves with all of the remaining glaze, and let them rest in the baking dish for 20 minutes.
  • Place them on a serving platter and pour any remaining glaze over the top.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips
  • It’s important to start checking these loaves for doneness after 1 hour of cooking. While Mom’s recipe called for 1 hour, I find that mine takes an average of 90 full minutes. We like the bottoms a bit brown with crusty edges.
  • It’s also important to let the loaves sit for 20 minutes after baking. This allows them to firm up a bit.
  • Serve these with steamed broccoli or roasted carrots for a full meal. They also make a wonder brunch side dish served with eggs or an egg casserole.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • To freeze, cool loaves completely, wrap them in plastic wrap and freeze them for up to 1 month.
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