Bon Appetit... and Have Fun Storming the Castle!

Monday, May 9, 2011


Everyone has their own favorite meatloaf recipe.

I don't.  
In fact, I've probably never made a meatloaf the same way twice.

For Mothers day, here's what I made LOML.

Started with Fire Roasted Jalapenos, Green Chilis and some chopped onion,
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Which I sauteed with 3 strips of Bacon (cut up) until the bacon was crisp and the onions were caramelized
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Added this to 2-1/2lbs ground beef (75/25), 2 eggs, breadcrumbs, yellow mustard, and barbecue sauce.

Then formed a loaf and put it on a fine grate.
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Added a pan underneath to catch the drippings,  Brushed on more BBQ sauce for the glaze, then on to the smoker for about 4 hours.  
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Took it off when IT reached 155°,
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and let it rest for about 20 minutes while I made some mashed potatoes and grilled some corn on the cob.
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Served with a side of extra BBQ sauce, which was entirely unnecessary as the Meatloaf was moist and very flavorful.