Round Ham Loaf

SUBMITTED BY: Susan Ormond

"Slices of pineapple and a maraschino cherry make my mom's homey ham loaf pretty enough for company. The accompanying vanilla and raisin sauce lends a distinctive flavor to the meat. -Susan Ormond, Jamestown, North Carolina"

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PREP TIME	20 Min
COOK TIME	1 Hr 30 Min
READY IN	1 Hr 50 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers
1 pound ground fully cooked ham
1/2 pound ground pork
1 (8 ounce) can sliced pineapple
RAISIN SAUCE:
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Pinch salt
1 cup water
1/3 cup golden raisins
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 maraschino cherry

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk and cracker crumbs. Crumble ham and pork over mixture; mix well. Form into an 8-in. round loaf in an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Cut pineapple slices in half if desired; place on top of loaf.
Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 45 minutes longer or until lightly browned and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F, basting occasionally with pan drippings.
For sauce, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and water in a saucepan; stir until smooth. Add the raisins. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Serve warm with ham loaf. Garnish with a cherry if desired.