Ham Loaf With Pistachios

Name: Ham Loaf With Pistachios
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds cooked ham; 1 tablespoon butter, plus butter for greasing the pan; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic; 1/4 pound mushrooms, cut into very small cubes; 1/2 cup chopped celery; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1 cup fresh or canned chicken broth; 2 cups fine fresh bread crumbs; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup pistachios; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 4 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

By Pierre Franey

Total Time: 1 hour
Rating: 4(9)
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings

1½pounds cooked ham
1tablespoon butter, plus butter for greasing the pan
½cup chopped onion
1teaspoon finely chopped garlic
¼pound mushrooms, cut into 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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Preparation

Step 1
Slice the ham into cubes. Using a food processor, chop the ham into medium-coarse texture.
Step 2
Melt the butter in a skillet and add the onion, garlic, mushrooms, celery, salt and pepper. Cook briefly until wilted. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Cook 3 minutes, remove from heat and let cool.
Step 3
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Step 4
Spoon the mixture into a bowl and add the ham, bread crumbs, eggs, pistachios, sour cream, cumin, nutmeg and parsley. Blend well.
Step 5
Butter a 9-by-5-by-2½-inch loaf pan. Add the mixture and pack well. Smooth over the top and place 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.