Recipe: A General's Favorite Ham Loaf

Good enough for A General

In case you are wondering... 

General James Harold "Jimmy" Doolittle, USAF (December 14, 1896 – September 27, 1993) was an American aviation pioneer. Doolittle served as an officer in the United States Army Air Forces during the Second World War. He earned the Medal of Honor for his valor and leadership as commander of the Doolittle Raid while a lieutenant colonel.

Eating food like this kept the General alive a long time.

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From Mrs. James H. Doolittle, Officer’s Wives’ Club, Los Angeles, Cal.

A GENERAL’S FAVORITE HAM LOAF

2 lbs smoked ham, ground

1 lb fresh pork, ground

½ lb graham crackers, crushed

1 C milk

½ tsp Worcestershire sauce

Preheat oven to 350^o. Mix together all ingredients thoroughly, place in a greased loaf pan, and bake 1 hour. “Excellent served hot or cold.”