Ingredients

  • 1 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 25)
  • 2/3 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Dash ground nutmeg
  • Dash paprika
  • 1-1/3 pounds finely ground fully cooked ham
  • 1 pound bulk pork sausage
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Sprinkle ham and sausage over the cracker mixture and mix well. Shape into two loaves. Place in ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Cover and freeze one meat loaf for up to 2 months. Bake the remaining loaf, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine glaze ingredients. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove loaf from the oven; drain. Baste with half of the glaze. Cool remaining glaze and set aside. Bake meat loaf 30-40 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°, basting occasionally.
  • Cover and freeze reserved glaze for up to 2 months.
  • To prepare frozen ham loaf with the frozen glaze: Thaw both in the refrigerator overnight and bake as directed.