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 in 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: 5(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 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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Preparation

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
Step 2
Cut the ham into cubes and, in a food processor, chop it medium coarse. Set aside.
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.
Step 4
Spoon the mixture into a bowl. Add the ham, bread crumbs, eggs, pistachios, sour cream, cumin, nutmeg and parsley. Blend well.
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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Merry5 months ago

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.

MSWIS3 years ago

Pierre Franey never disappoints. Great ham loaf.

JOSEPHINE E. AYERS6 years ago

This is one of the best recipes on this site! Since it makes such a large amount, I decided to use some for burgers which did double duty - dinner for two the first night and sandwiches for six the next day. There was still enough left to make a small loaf to freeze. I did use chutney for both and next time I will try relish. Outstanding!

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