Smoky Moutain Meatloaf #RSC

Submitted by badams31410

"Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. Our family loves this meatloaf! Especially when the mid-winter blues kick in, after the holidays are over, & the cold weather isn't so much fun anymore. The flavors are reminiscent of juicy burgers & sticky ribs cooked outside on the charcoal grill, letting us know that tank-tops, flip-flops, and bar-b-que parties are right around the corner! :) Note: don't let the long ingredient list fool you, most of them are pantry/fridge staples and the prep comes together quickly!"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 30mins
• Ingredients: 35
• Yields: 1 meatloaf
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• GLAZE

• 118.29 ml barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
• 59.14 ml ketchup
• 14.79 ml yellow mustard
• 14.79 ml steak sauce (your favorite brand)
• 14.79 ml Worcestershire sauce
• 4.92 ml chipotle hot sauce
• 4.92 ml liquid smoke
• 4.92 ml onion powder
• 4.92 ml garlic powder

• MEATLOAF

• 604.63 g ground pork
• 604.63 g ground beef
• 151.04 g ground veal
• 315.37 ml breadcrumbs
• 28.34 g packet Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix
• 14.79 ml chives, minced (fresh)
• 14.79 ml parsley, chopped (fresh)
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 shallots, diced
• 29.58 ml bacon drippings
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• 29.58 ml barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
• 29.58 ml steak sauce (your favorite brand)
• 14.79 ml ketchup
• 14.79 ml yellow mustard
• 14.79 ml Worcestershire sauce
• 14.79 ml liquid smoke
• 4.92 ml chipotle hot sauce
• 4.92 ml italian seasoning
• 4.92 ml onion powder
• 4.92 ml garlic powder
• 4.92 ml salt
• 4.92 ml pepper
• 6-8 slice cheddar cheese (optional)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350' F.
2. Combine all ingredients for glaze in a small bowl, set aside.
3. In a large skillet, over medium heat add bacon drippings. Once hot, add onion, shallots, garlic, & bell pepper and saute until softened (about 15-20 minutes), remove from heat, set aside & let cool slightly.
4. In a large bowl, combine all other meatloaf ingredients (EXCEPT cheese), along with the sauteed veggies and mix with your hands just until combined. Transfer the mixture to a large jelly roll pan & shape into a large loaf. ( I prefer not to use a loaf pan because we like the extra crusty edges).
5. Place meatloaf in preheated oven, and bake, uncovered, for 1 hour.
6. Remove meatloaf from oven & increase the temperature to 400' F. Reserve about 1/3 cup of glaze to serve with the finished meatloaf, if desired, and spread the rest all over the loaf, return to oven and bake for another 30 minutes to set the glaze.
7. Remove the meatloaf from oven and let rest for 10 minutes. Cut into thick slices & serve with reserved glaze and top with cheese slices if desired. Note: we like to serve this with traditional BBQ fare like corn on the cob and creamy potato salad and if you don't need the full 6-8 servings make the whole meatloaf anyway -- the leftovers make a great sandwich the next day!