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The BEST Smoked Meatloaf

Meatloaf is another one of those old time comfort foods that you didn’t know that you should smoke. Smoked meatloaf is juicy, tender and delicious!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 361 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3/4 c fresh bread crumbs
  • 1/2 c milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 lbs ground beef or use a mixture of beef, veal and pork
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 c diced onion
  • 1/2 c diced celery
  • 1 Tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp ground sage
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • salt and pepper to taste
For Sauce
  • 3/4 c ketchup
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp Worchestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 tsp white vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic, granulated

Instructions

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  1. Soak bread crumbs in milk for 5 minutes.
  2. Whisk eggs.
  3. Add all ingredients to a large bowl and mix thoroughly, but do not overwork.
  4. Form meat mixture into a loaf of your desired shape. Place the loaf on a wire rack that is resting on an aluminum covered, rimmed baking sheet, for easy cleanup, to catch drips. Place in preheated 225°/170°C smoker.
  5. Smoke for 3 hours, check internal temperature. It's done when it measures 165°F /70°C. In the last 1 hour, glaze the top with lots of the sauce.
For sauce
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  1. Add all ingredients to small pot. Cook over medium low heat, stirring occasionally. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, until thick.

Notes

  • Notes**
  • Bake until meat thermometer, placed in center of loaf, registers 165°F.
  • Store refrigerated up to 4 days.
  • Reheat leftovers in the microwave.
  • Leftovers can be frozen.
  • Meatloaf can be frozen before smoking or after. Thaw completely, in refrigerator, then bake at 250°F / 170°C for about one hour, if previously smoked. If you freeze before smoking, refer to recipe above for smoking times.
  • What type of wood to use?
  • You can use a variety of wood or wood pellets for smoking. We like the fruit woods like apple, cherry or pecan. You can also use oak and maple, or hickory and mesquite, for a more bolder flavor.
  • What if you don't have smoker?
  • If you don’t own a smoker, you can still enjoy smoked meats. You can use your grill to smoke. Set up your grill so that the fire is only on one side. You will place the meat or vegetable on the side of the grill that does not have the direct flame (indirect heat). This is called indirect cooking.
  • Add soaked wood to a metal tray (we use a disposable foil pie plate or bread pan). Add another metal tray with water. Place water and wood chips on the side of the grill with the fire. Remember to fill the water if it runs out.
  • You can also create a similar setup for your oven in a pinch or in the winter.

Nutrition Information

Calories 361kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 123mg (41%) Sodium 195mg (8%) Potassium 398mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 122IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 70mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 361

% Daily Value*

Calories 361kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 195mg 8%
Potassium 398mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 122IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 70mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

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