I Made a Vintage Ham Loaf Recipe from the 1950S

I Made a Vintage Ham Loaf Recipe From the 1950s. Here’s How It Turned Out

Nancy Mock

Just thinking about the holidays (and all of that leftover ham!), I decided to make a 1950s ham loaf recipe.

I love reading retro cookbooks and exploring vintage foods, so when I found a ham loaf recipe from the ’50s, I was eager to give it a try.

When I shared my plan with family and friends, they were puzzled. Though a beloved recipe in Pennsylvania-Dutch country, no one in my circle had heard of ham loaf. We do love our meatloaf… but could a ham loaf recipe with a sweet-tangy glaze be just as tasty?

How to Make a Ham Loaf

For the Loaf:

1 cup coarsely crushed saltines (about 25 crackers)

1 cup 2% milk

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1/8 teaspoon pepper

1-1/2 lbs ground ham

1 lb ground pork

For the Basting Sauce:

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground mustard

2-1/2 tablespoons vinegar

1/4 cup water

Directions at tasteofhome.com

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