Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a loaf pan and set aside.
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In a large bowl, mix together the ham, pork, onions, bell peppers, sage, parsley, garlic, and 1 tablespoon of the mustard. Add 3/4 cup of the bread crumbs, the Essence, salt, and pepper and mix well. Mix in the eggs and as needed, add additional bread crumbs until the mixture comes together.
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In a small saucepan, bring the peach preserves to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup mustard and honey and cook, stirring, until well combined, about 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly.
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Place the ham loaf in the prepared pan and spread about half of the glaze over the top. Bake until firm and lightly browned, and the meat is cooked through, 1 hour to 1 1/2 hours, spooning additional glaze during the last 10 minutes of cooking.† Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it is done when the meat reaches 145 to 150 degrees F.
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Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. To serve, slice the loaf and serve on top of the mashed potatoes with carrots on the side. Spoon additional glaze on top.
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Yield: 6 servings