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Hallelujah Ham Loaves Recipe with Sweet-Tangy Brown Sugar Glaze

Hallelujah Ham Loaves

Two tender ham loaves made with ground fully cooked ham and pork, finished with a sweet-and-tangy brown sugar mustard glaze. This classic recipe serves approximately 16 people and is ideal for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ham Loaves
  • 2 pounds Ground fully cooked ham
  • 1 pound Ground pork
  • 2 Large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups Milk
  • 1 1/2 cups Cracker crumbs
Glaze
  • 1 cup Packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 tablespoon Prepared yellow mustard

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a shallow roasting pan or baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground fully cooked ham, ground pork, lightly beaten eggs, milk, and cracker crumbs. Mix only until the ingredients are evenly combined.
  3. Divide the mixture in half and shape each portion into a loaf. Place both loaves in the prepared shallow pan, leaving a little room between them.
  4. Bake the loaves uncovered for 30 minutes.
  5. While the loaves begin baking, combine the packed brown sugar, vinegar, water, and prepared yellow mustard. Stir until the glaze is blended.
  6. Pour the glaze over the partially baked loaves. Continue baking for about 30 minutes, spooning or basting the glaze over the loaves several times.
  7. Check that the centers are fully cooked and that the ground pork reaches at least 160°F internally. Let the loaves rest briefly before slicing.

Notes

Use finely ground or finely chopped ham and avoid overmixing, which can make the loaves dense. A shallow roasting pan helps the glaze reduce around the loaves, while frequent basting creates a more even sweet-tart coating.