Ham Loaf With Pistachios

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1 hour
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • pounds cooked ham
  • 1tablespoon butter, plus butter for greasing the pan
  • ½cup chopped onion
  • 1teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • ¼pound mushrooms, cut in very small cubes
  • ½cup chopped celery
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 1cup fresh or canned chicken broth
  • 2cups fine fresh bread crumbs
  • 2eggs, lightly beaten
  • ¼cup pistachios
  • ¼cup sour cream
  • ¼teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 4tablespoons finely chopped parsley
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

526 calories; 31 grams fat; 12 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 13 grams monounsaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 25 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 37 grams protein; 2339 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

  2. Step 2

    Cut the ham into cubes and, in a food processor, chop it medium coarse. Set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Melt the butter in a skillet and add the onion, garlic, mushrooms, celery, salt and pepper. Cook briefly until vegetables are wilted. Add the chicken broth; bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Remove and let cool.

  4. Step 4

    Spoon the mixture into a bowl. Add the ham, bread crumbs, eggs, pistachios, sour cream, cumin, nutmeg and parsley. Blend well.

  5. Step 5

    Butter a loaf pan that measures 9 by 5 by 2½ inches. Add the mixture and pack well. Smooth over the top and put in the oven. Bake 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand in a warm place at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve hot with sweet relish or chutney.

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I love my grandmother’s old, rural midwestern recipe for ham loaf with oatmeal and egg as binders, lots of horseradish for kick and vinegar and brown sugar glaze. This one is intriguing with its savory ingredients and Mideast spice combination. I have a question, though. Do the pistachios really remain whole? Or have previous chefs roughly chopped them? Do they soften during baking? Seems like an odd texture to add to an otherwise soft dish. Thanks for your input.

Very surprised that almost no one has rated/commented on this recipe. It is easy to assemble and for two people, it makes a lot. We now realize that slicing, wrapping each slice and freezing makes for some great quick meals.

Pierre Franey never disappoints. Great ham loaf.

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