BBQ Smoked Meatloaf with Glaze
Smoky, tender, and packed with bold flavor, this BBQ smoked meatloaf takes comfort food to a whole new level.
Servings: 9
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds ground beef
- 1 Pound ground sausage
- 1 egg
- 4 Cups pork rinds
- 8 Slices bacon thick center-cut
- 1 white onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 4 Cloves garlic minced
- 3 Ounces cream cheese
- 1/4 Cup sour cream
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper coarse
- 1 Teaspoon paprika smoked or regular
- 1 Cup ketchup unsweetened
- 1/2 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Preheat smoker to 225 degrees F lid closed for 15 minutes.
- Add pork rinds to a food processor and pulse until they are a fine crumb texture.
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a skillet. Once crispy, remove from heat and chop finely. Set aside. Don't discard the bacon grease.
- Lower the heat and Add diced onions and bell peppers. Cook until soft and browned. Remove ⅛ cup and set aside for the glaze.
- Stir in minced garlic, cream cheese, and sour cream. Once combined, remove from heat.
- Add onion mix to a large mixing bowl. Combine with beef, sausage, eggs, pork rinds, bacon, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Form into a loaf and place into a loaf pan.
- Put the loaf pan in the smoker and cook for 2 hours.
- When 20 minutes are left, use a food processor to purée the ⅛ cup of caramelized onions (set aside in step 2). Add to a small mixing bowl with ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and cumin. Whisk to combine.
- Use half the ketchup mixture to glaze the meatloaf.
- Cook for 20 minutes, then carefully remove meatloaf from the loaf pan and place onto a baking sheet. Glaze the top with remaining ketchup and cook for 20 more minutes.
- Remove meatloaf from the smoker and let sit for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and enjoy
Notes
Use good quality meat: As it's the main ingredient, it's worth choosing your meat carefully for the best taste.
Preheat the smoker: Get it nice and hot before adding the meatloaf.
Let it rest before serving: This keeps the meatloaf extra tender and juicy!
Preheat the smoker: Get it nice and hot before adding the meatloaf.
Let it rest before serving: This keeps the meatloaf extra tender and juicy!
Nutrition
Calories: 580kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 1172mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 537IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg
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