Gram's Ham Loaf

Gram's ham loaf is an old-fashioned western Pennsylvania ham loaf recipe that makes two loaves with a tangy-sweet sauce, a great way to use leftovers.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 447 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
• 2 pounds ground pork
• 2 cups crushed graham crackers
• 1 tablespoon ground dry mustard
• 2 pounds ground smoked ham
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.5 cup white vinegar
• 1.5 cups evaporated milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet or jellyroll pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine smoked ham and ground pork in a large bowl until thoroughly mixed; lightly stir in graham crackers, evaporated milk, and eggs. Form mixture into two loaves; place loaves onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Whisk tomato soup, brown sugar, vinegar, water, and dry mustard together in a saucepan over medium-low heat until well combined. Bring to a boil, stirring until brown sugar is dissolved. Pour about 1 cup sauce over loaves; reserve remaining sauce.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours. Slice and serve ham loaves with reserved sauce.