Directions

1. In a medium bowl combine eggs and milk; stir in bread crumbs,onion, parsley, salt, cajin, bell pepper, walnuts, cherries, sage, and pepper. Add ground meat and pork; mix well. Lightly pat mixture into an 8x4x2-inch loaf pan.

2. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until internal temperature registers 160 degrees F. Spoon off fat. In a bowl combine ketchup,sugar, and mustard; spread over meat. Bake for 10 minutes more. Let stand for 10minutes before cutting into eight slices.

3 Ham Loaf: Prepare as above,except use soft bread crumbs. Substitute 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard for the sage,basil, or oregano and omit the salt. Substitute 12 ounces lean ground beef or pork and 12 ounces ground cooked ham for the 1-1/2 pounds ground beef, lamb, orpork. Bake and let stand as above.

Makes 8 servings

Recipe By: George Ross