Meatloaf, the Way I Remember It.

Delicious meatloaf just as I remembered. This meatloaf is tasty, tender, juicy, and firm enough to be sliced. The best meatloaf is the one that tastes like the one you grew-up with, this one is mine. 2010 - Jim Woodard

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 8-10
• Yields: 1 Loaf

Ingredients

• Meatloaf

• 1  large onion, minced
• 2  garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  lb ground pork (lean)
• 1  lb ground beef (87 -90% lean)
• 1 3⁄4 cups  breadcrumbs, unflavored
• 2  large eggs
• 1⁄2 cup 1% low-fat milk
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 4  tablespoons ketchup

• Glaze

• 2  tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 4  tablespoons cider vinegar
• 4  tablespoons ketchup

Directions

1. In a small skillet, heat olive oil to saute onions until slightly golden. Then add the garlic and continue to saute for 1 to 2 minutes longer. Cool slightly.
2. In a bowl combine the milk, eggs, salt, pepper, and ketchup mix well. Add the bread crumbs, mix, Add the beef, pork, and onions mix well (hands work best). Place into a loaf baking dish removing any air pockets.
3. In a small bowl mix the glaze ingredients and pour over the meatloaf.
4. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 60 to 75 minutes.
5. Remove when internal temperature is 155 degrees.
6. Let stand 15 minutes prior to serving.