Smoked  Meatloaf

PELLET GRILL

5 slices raw bacon, divided 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 2 tablespoons paprika 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar  2 pounds ground beef 1/3 cup breadcrumbs 3/4 cup milk 1 large egg 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon dry ground mustard 1/4 cup barbecue sauce 1/4 cup ketchup

INGREDIENTS

1

Chop the bacon into small pieces. Combine the bacon, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and brown sugar in a food processor.

Make the bacon paste

2

Scrape the paste out into a mixing bowl. Add the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Worcestershire and mustard. Mix until the ingredients are evenly combined.

Mix the meatloaf

3

Form the beef mixture into a 12-inch loaf on a flat surface.

Form the meatloaf

4

Carefully transfer the formed meatloaf directly onto the smoker grate. Smoke the meatloaf for one hour, or until the internal temperature reads 150 degrees F on a meat probe.

Smoke the meatloaf

5

Combine the barbecue sauce and ketchup in a small bowl. Spread the mixture over the top of the meatloaf.

Brush with sauce

6

Close the lid to the grill and smoke until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 165 degrees F. Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Rest and serve

Nutrition Info

Yield

1 slice

calories

227 kcal per serving

FAT

14 g per serving

caRBS

8 g per serving

Serve smoked meatloaf with

Smoked Baked Beans

Southern Potato Salad

Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Wedge Salad

Twice Baked Potatoes

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