Mama's Meatloaf

This is a very good meat loaf. I think it is addictive. Can also be made in a crock pot

• Ready In: 2 hrs 50 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 3  lbs ground pork
• 4  stalks celery, chopped
• 3  eggs, beaten
• 2  teaspoons sage
•  salt and pepper
• 1  cup  cracker, crushed
• 1  green bell pepper
• 1  quart tomato juice
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons chili powder

Directions

1. Mix meat, celery, sage, salt& pepper, eggs, chili powder, 1/2 of pepper (chop fine) and 1/2 of the crumbs.
2. Mix well& roll in 1/2 of crumbs.
3. Form into loaf.
4. Line pan with foil.
5. Place loaf in pan& cover with juice.
6. Top with slices of 1/2 bell pepper.
7. Sprinkle w/ chili powder, sage, salt and pepper.
8. Bake covered 325* 2 1/2 hours.
9. Uncover and brown.