Ham loaf is a great alternative to meat loaf. It's a slightly different flavor, give it a try and let me know what you think.

Ham Loaf

• 1 lb. ground ham
• 1 lb. ground pork
• 1 egg
• 3/4 c. milk
• 1 c. Rice Krispies
• 1/3 c. vinegar
• 1/3 c. water
• 1/4 c. brown sugar
• 2 tsp. mustard

Mix together the ham, pork, egg, milk and Rice Krispies, put in a loaf pan. Combine vinegar and water, brown sugar and mustard, pour over the loaf. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.

Another Ham Loaf

• 1 1/2 lb. ground ham
• 2/3 lb. fresh pork
• 1 c. dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 c. milk

Glave:

• 1/4 c. vinegar
• 1/3 c. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. dry mustard

Combine meats, crumbs, pepper, eggs and milk, mix well. Form into loaf, make a "ditch" in the top of the loaf. (Run the back side of a butter knife down the middle a few times).

To prepare the glaze, combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour glaze into the ditch on top of the loaf.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. Baste occasionally.

Ham Balls

Balls:

• 1 1/2 lb. ground ham
• 1 1/2 lb. ground pork
• 1 c. milk
• 1 c. fine bread crumbs
• 2 eggs, beaten
• salt and pepper to taste

Sauce:

• 1 c. brown sugar
• 1/2 c. water
• 1/4 c. vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 tsp. dry mustard

Combine all ham ball ingredients and mix well. Shape into balls and arrange in baking pan (this makes about 25-30 balls). In a saucepan combine all sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 3 minutes until well blended. Pour sauce over ham balls. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.

Spicy Glazed Ham

• 8-10 lb. uncooked ham
• 1/2 c. spicy mustard
• 1/4 tsp. ginger
• 1/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• whole cloves

Mix mustard, brown sugar and spices and brush over entire surface of the ham. Score and decorate with cloves if desired. Place ham in a roasting pan and bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes per pound. Bake an additional 30 minutes at 400 degrees. Baste every 30 minutes with remaining glaze.