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Smoked BBQ Meatloaf

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This smoked BBQ meatloaf combines juicy ground beef and pork with sharp cheddar and a tangy BBQ sauce glaze. Perfectly smoked with applewood for a tender and flavorful bite.
SERVINGS
Servings: 4 people
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 eggs whisked
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp BBQ rub
  • 1/2 yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

  • Mix ground beef, pork, eggs, breadcrumbs, milk, BBQ rub, onion, and cheddar cheese in a bowl.
  • Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it on a grill-safe pan or rack.
  • Smoke at 300F for 2-3 hours, brushing with BBQ sauce at 155°F.
  • Remove the loaf when it hits an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Don't overwork the meat. When you're mixing all the ingredients together make sure to do it lightly. If you overwork the meat, you risk making it too tough.
  • Pellet flavor. I prefer using milder pellet flavors for the meatloaf. So try to use something like cherry, apple, or even pecan. 
  • Keep an eye on temp. Some other recipes say this will take almost 4 hours for the meat to finish cooking. This wasn't the case when I made this. I would start temping the meatloaf around the 90 minute mark to make sure you don't overcook it.

Nutrition

Calories: 1113kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 108gSaturated Fat: 38gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 49gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 142mgSodium: 267mgPotassium: 457mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 178IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg
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