Classic Meatloaf with Mustard Sauce

Serves: To serve 6

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

Ready In: 1 hr 25 mins

Ingredients

1 lb - minced (ground) veal

1 lb - minced (ground) pork

1 lb - minced (ground) ham

2 - eggs

1½ cups - milk

2 handfuls - shelled pistachios

2 cups - breadcrumbs

  - salt and freshly ground black pepper

For the mustard sauce

1 - egg

½ cup - mustard (Dijon or grainy)

½ cup - vinegar

¼ cup - butter

½ cup - sugar

1 tablespoon - plain flour

Directions

  1. Line one large loaf tin, or two smaller ones, with baking paper, and grease well. Preheat the oven to moderate (Mk 3 - 325°F - 170°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the meatloaf ingredients. Mix well and heap into the tin(s). If using two smaller tins, bake for 30-40 minutes. For a large tin, bake for 60-75 minutes depending on desired doneness.
  3. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine all the mustard sauce ingredients and bring to a gentle rolling boil for about 5 minutes. Stir, and remove from the heat.
  4. Slice the meat loaf and serve with the mustard sauce and a green salad.