Smoky Magic: The Ultimate Smoked Meatloaf
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
473 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Smoky Magic: The Ultimate Smoked Meatloaf
Description
Smoky Magic: The Ultimate Smoked Meatloaf is made by blending ground beef chuck and ground pork with finely chopped onion and garlic for aromatic depth. Eggs and breadcrumbs bind the mixture, while BBQ sauce adds moisture and flavor complexity. The mixture is shaped into a loaf and placed in a smoker set to 250°F, allowing slow, even cooking that gently firms the loaf while imparting smoke flavor.
During the smoking process, additional BBQ sauce is brushed on after about two hours, which caramelizes and forms a flavorful, sticky crust on the exterior. The meatloaf is cooked until it reaches an internal temperature of 160°F, ensuring it is safe and fully cooked yet still moist and tender.
The recipe suggests using a sweet, tomato-based BBQ sauce for ideal caramelization. This meatloaf serves as a protein-rich main dish that pairs well with typical sides like mashed potatoes or vegetables.
For alternative texture and tenderness, breadcrumbs can be replaced by sliced bread soaked in milk, which tenderizes the meat further through enzymes. This is a helpful tip for cooks seeking a softer meatloaf crumb.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef chuck
- 1 pound ground pork
- ½ cup onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic finely minced
- 2 egg slightly beaten, large
- 1 cup BBQ sauce divided use
- ¾ cups bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Heat your smoker to 250°F.
- In a large bowl, add the ground beef, ground pork, onion, garlic, eggs, ½ cup BBQ sauce, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Using your hands, knead the meat mixture until everything is well combined.
- Mold the meat into a log/loaf shape.
- Place the meatloaf in an aluminum pan.
- Place meatloaf in the smoker once the smoker reaches 250°F.
- Brush with the remaining BBQ sauce after about 2 hours of smoking.
- Remove when the internal temperature is at 160°F.
Notes
- Choose a sweet, tomato-based BBQ sauce for optimal caramelization and glaze development during smoking.
- Replace breadcrumbs with milk-soaked sliced bread for a softer, tender texture enhanced by milk enzymes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 473 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 473kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 746mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 510mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 124IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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