Ham Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. ground ham
2 lb. fresh ground pork (not sausage)
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 c. crushed saltine crackers
1 tsp. salt (optional)
1/4 to 1/2 c. milk
4 eggs

Preparation

Mix all ingredients and form into a loaf.
Place in deep baking dish or pan (9 x 12-inches).
Bake at 325\u00b0 for 1/2 hour.
Pour off any excess grease.
Add topping and bake 1 1/2 hours at 350\u00b0. Baste every 10 minutes for at least the last hour (very important).