Holiday Meat Loaf

Holiday Meat Loaf


INGREDIENTS:

1 cup bread crumbs
1 cup milk
3 eggs
1 pound lean beef, finely ground
1 pound ham, finely ground
2 ounces salt pork, finely ground
1 pound lean veal, finely ground
3 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon thyme
2 medium onions, chopped finely


TO PREPARE:

Soak bread crumbs in milk. Mix all ingredients, including soaked bread crumbs, thoroughly. Shape into a loaf in a flat baking pan. Bake for 2 hours and 15 minutes at 350 degrees. While baking, baste with the following mixture:

3/4 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 tablespoons vinegar
3/4 cup water

Mix basting ingredients and bring to a boil before using to baste. This may be garnished with bits of canned fruit after the first basting. Small amounts of water may be added if necessary.