From Sandi's Recipe File - Midwestern Pork Loaf

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Recipe Source:
Great Ways with Ground Meats
from Great American Recipes

Midwestern Pork Loaf

Amount	Ingredient
3/4 pound	finely chopped ham
1 1/4 pounds	lean ground pork
3 slices	white or whole wheat bread
1/2 cup	milk
2	eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon	pepper
1/4 teaspoon	salt, optional
	Cracked pepper, coarsely ground
	Orange slices, for garnish, optional
Variation:	Pork Loaf with Orange Glaze
1 cup	freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons	brown sugar
2 teaspoons	cornstarch

Preparation Tips:

1. In a large bowl, combine the ham and pork. Add the bread which has been broken up into crumbs and soaked in milk.
2. Mix in eggs, pepper and salt, if used. With a spoon, mix together until the mixture is light and well blended.
3. Shape into an oval loaf, about 10 inches long and 6 inches wide. Sprinkle generously with cracked pepper.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours. Remove to a serving platter.
5. Garnish with orange slices if desired. Slice and serve hot from the oven or at room temperature, or cold.
Variation: Pork Loaf with Orange Glaze
In a saucepan, combine the juice, brown sugar and cornstarch. Bring to a boil. Stir until slightly thickened. Brush top of ham loaf with glaze during baking.
Good served with corn pudding or buttered corn or corn on the cob, mashed potatoes, a green salad or relishes, if desired. Serve with sparkling apple juice.

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