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Ham Pate

A similar dish is mentioned as being served in the White House in the last century. While it does not measure up to the standards one would expect for a foreign dignitary or visiting head of state, this "pate" is great as a canape or spread for grilled sandwiches.

Courses: Starters and appetizers
Serves: 4 people

Recipe Ingredients

10 oz 284gVirginia ham
2 tablespoons 30mlMayonnaise
2 teaspoons 10mlMustard
1 teaspoon 5mlPrepared horseradish
2 teaspoons 10mlDry sherry
  Salt - to taste
  Black pepper - to taste
  Crackers or toast points
  Chopped walnuts
  Sliced artichoke hearts

Recipe Instructions

Grind the ham in a meat grinder or chop it very finely in a food processor using on-off pulses. Mix the ham with the mayonnaise, mustard, horseradish, and sherry, and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve the pate on crackers or toast points and garnish with the walnuts and artichokes, if desired. This recipe serves 4 as an appetizer.

Source:
HOG WILD! by K. C. McKeown

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