Smoked Meatloaf

Smoked Meatloaf

Preparing to smoke a meatloaf... Oh man are these da'bomb!
A whole new flavor factor in meatloaf.

3.34# 80/20 ground beef
2# Italian style ground pork sausage
2.5C Italian style bread crumbs
5 eggs, lightly beaten
3C chopped Bell Peppers
1C chopped Sweet Onion
2t minced garlic
1T Sea salt
1T Smoked Paprika
1.5T L&P Worcestershire sauce

Combine all ingredients and mix well
Shape into loaf and wrap with bacon
Smoke at 250' till 160' internal temp

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More to come...

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I assume that should have been 3-4 lb ground beef ????

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Originally Posted by RamZ

I assume that should have been 3-4 lb ground beef ????

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Actually I was being a bit too specific, it was a 3.34 pound package of ground beef.
I like a 1:1 or better ratio of ground beef over pork sausage for meatloaf, 1.5:1 is about perfect for my tastes.

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Money Shot

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