Southern-Style Meatloaf

Pasos7

1. 1

   Paso 1. Preheat oven and prep

   Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Paso 2. Mix the meatloaf

   In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, onion, bell pepper, garlic, crackers, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and ketchup.

   Crushed saltine crackers can be swapped for breadcrumbs.

   carne picada de terneracarne picada de cerdocebollapimientoajogalleta saladalechehuevo
3. 3

   Paso 3. Add the seasonings

   Add the smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne, plus the Recipe Secret onion flavor. Mix everything together gently with your hands or a spoon, without overworking the meat.

   condimentopimentón ahumadocebolla en polvoajo en polvocondimentopimienta negrapimienta cayena
4. 4

   Paso 4. Shape and bake

   40 min

   Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared pan or on a baking sheet. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes.

5. 5

   Paso 5. Prepare the glaze

   In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.

   salsa barbacoaazúcar morenovinagre de manzana
6. 6

   Paso 6. Glaze and finish baking

   17m 30s

   Remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the glaze evenly on top. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the glaze is caramelized and the meatloaf is cooked through (internal temp should be 160°F).

7. 7

   Paso 7. Rest before slicing

   7m 30s

   Let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve with mashed potatoes, collard greens, or cornbread.