Title: Ham Pate
Categories: Pork, Appetizers, Spreads
Yield: 4 servings
10 oz Virginia ham
2 tb Mayonnaise
2 ts Mustard
1 ts Prepared horseradish
2 ts Dry sherry
Salt and pepper; to taste
Crackers or toast points
Walnuts; chopped
Sliced artichoke hearts
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.
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.
