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Ingredientes
- 1 ½ pounds ground pork
- 1 ½ pounds ham, cubed
- ½ pound bacon, chopped
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 1 can pineapple chunks (garnish)
- Glaze:
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon ketchup
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- ½ cup crushed pineapple
- ½ teaspoon of freshly grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 Tablespoons cold water
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