Pork and Apple Meatloaf

A recipe from Ricardo.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  ground lean pork
• 1 1⁄2 cups mcintosh apples, peeled and grated (about 3 apples)
• 1⁄2 cup  breadcrumbs
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon dry mustard
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 7  slices bacon, about
• 2  tablespoons  apple jelly, melted
•  applesauce
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Put the rack in the middle of oven. Preheat to 350°F Put parchment paper or foil paper on a baking sheet.
2. In a bowl, mix well the pork, apples, breadcrumbs, spices and worcestershire sauce. Add salt and pepper generously.
3. With the meat mixture, give the sahpe of a loaf of 10 x 4 inches on the baking sheet. Spread bacon slices, side by side diagonally on the loaf in a way to cover well the meat. Cook in oven about 1 hour. If you’re using a meat thermometer, it should read 180 F (82 c). Remove from the oven and baste with apple jelly. End the cooking under the broil until well golden.
4. Serve with applesauce, mashed potatoes and green beans.