Ham Loaf with Golden Sauce

Name: Ham Loaf with Golden Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 pound ground fully cooked ham; 1 pound ground pork; 2 cups soft bread crumbs; 1/3 cup pineapple juice; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; SAUCE:; 2 cups pineapple juice; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

This ham version of meat loaf was one of my mother's standbys, and it's now a main dish my husband and I enjoy often. The sauce, which has a nice hint of sweetness, reminds me of the color of the sky when I enjoy a golden Southwestern sunset from my kitchen window!

Ingredients

1 pound ground fully cooked ham
1 pound ground pork
2 cups soft bread crumbs
1/3 cup pineapple juice
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
SAUCE:
2 cups pineapple juice
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

In a large bowl, combine first 10 ingredients. Pack into a 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours.
Meanwhile, combine all sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Slowly bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened and translucent. Allow to stand for 5 minutes. Remove loaf from pan and serve sauce over it.