Ingredients
- 1 pound ground smoked ham
- 3/4 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onions
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell peppers
- Pinch sage
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley leaves
- 11/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup to 1 cup fine dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup peach preserves
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Andouille Mashed Potatoes, recipe follows
- Steamed carrots, accompaniment
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a loaf pan and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the ham, pork, onions, bell peppers, sage, parsley, garlic, and 1 tablespoon of the mustard. Add 3/4 cup of the bread crumbs, the Essence, salt, and pepper and mix well. Mix in the eggs and as needed, add additional bread crumbs until the mixture comes together.
In a small saucepan, bring the peach preserves to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup mustard and honey and cook, stirring, until well combined, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
Place the ham loaf in the prepared pan and spread about half of the glaze over the top. Bake until firm and lightly browned, and the meat is cooked through, 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours, spooning additional glaze during the last 10 minutes of cooking. Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it is done when the meat reaches 145 to 150 degrees F.
Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. To serve, slice the loaf and serve on top of the mashed potatoes with carrots on the side. Spoon additional glaze on top.
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
- 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
- 2 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Andouille Mashed Potatoes:
- 12 ounces andouille sausage, chopped
- 4 large Idaho potatoes, about 3 pounds, peeled and cut into 1-inch wedges
- 13/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the sausage, stirring, about 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
In a large, heavy saucepan, combine the potatoes and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Cover with water by 1-inch and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer and until the potatoes are fork tender, about 25 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the cooking pot. Add the cream, butter, the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to the potatoes. Place over medium-low heat and mash with a potato masher until no longer lumpy, about 2 minutes. Add the cooked andouille and continue mashing until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Serve immediately.
Photo: Ham and Pork Loaf with Peach Mustard Glaze Recipe
















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By rdmglista_12744106
Canfield, 75
on August 16, 2011
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WOW! what a great recipe. I thought it might be a little too salty because of the ham. You can really taste the red pepper and all the flavors going on. The glaze was perfect. Instead of using it all on the loaf, I saved some of the glaze and used it to make my husband a sandwich for his lunch the next day. He loved it.
By moose1357_10618689
MARICOPA, AZ
on June 26, 2008
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I MADE THIS FOR MY WIFE AND IT BLEW HER AWAY, JUST DELICIOUS.
By monsterburger3_...
stevens point, WI
on November 18, 2004
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I thought my family was the only one who had ham loaf as part of our christmas tradition. No one I know has ever even heard of ham loaf and thinks we are freaks for loving it so. This recipe is different from the one passed down in my family. Ours has vinegar and sugar as the major yummy and we all fight over the "butts". This recipe is ALMOST as good (who can be better than mommy?. We loved the consistency, flavor, and aroma. I loved the glaze, but I hate to say, there was a bit too much. All in all though, a great slice of heaven!
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