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Best Smoked Meatloaf Recipe

Meatloaf is a classic, hearty dish and adding smoke and BBQ flavors brings a whole new dimension of flavor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 450 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • Meatloaf Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 12 oz can of Dr. Pepper
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp of your favorite barbecue sauce
  • 1 ½ tsp white vinegar
  • 2 ½ Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
Meatloaf Ingredients
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 yellow onion minced
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tbsp ketchup
  • 3 Tbsp fresh parsley finely chopped
  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 ½ tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp ground paprika

Instructions

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  1. Bring your clean smoker to temperature, targeting 275-300?.  Prepare a water pan and the smoking wood of your choice. 
  2. In a medium, heavy bottom saucepan, combine all the ingredients for the sauce. Whisk together thoroughly and cook on low to reduce.  The sauce is done when it is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  3. In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients for the meatloaf. Mix well to combine evenly.
  4. Shape your meat mixture into a loaf shape on a parchment covered baking sheet.
  5. Place the baking sheet and meatloaf in your smoker and cook for 45 minutes, minding the temperature and the smoke. 
  6. After 45 minutes, glaze your meatloaf with the Dr. Pepper sauce, every 10-15 minutes until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165?.  Depending on your smoker, the outside temperature, and other factors that could take between 15-30 minutes.
  7. When your meatloaf has reached 165? internal temperature, remove it from your smoker and loosely tent with foil.
  8. Let your tented meat rest for 10-20 minutes before slicing. 
  9. Slice in 1” to 1.5” slices and serve warm. Drizzle additional Dr. Pepper glaze over meatloaf to taste.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 450kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 148mg (49%) Sodium 1022mg (43%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 450

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 450kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 148mg 49%
Sodium 1022mg 43%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.