Old-Fashioned Macaroni Salad Recipe

To make the hard-boiled eggs:

• Add the eggs to a medium-sized saucepan. Cover with cold water and bring up to a boil over medium heat.
• Cover with a lid and turn off the heat. Let the eggs sit in the hot water for 14 minutes.
• Drain and cool under cold running water. Peel the eggs and chop. Reserve.
• While the eggs are cooking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat and add the macaroni.
• Cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• In a large serving bowl, combine the eggs, ham steak, celery, shallots and lemon juice Add the macaroni and stir to combine.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, pickled relish, and salt and pepper, to taste.
• Add the dressing to the macaroni and toss to coat. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed.
• Cover and chill for 2 hours for the flavors to meld.