DJ BBQ’s World’s Best Meatloaf Recipe

This DJ BBQ’s World’s Best Meatloaf is a juicy and smoky recipe, which is made with beef mince and pork mince. It’s the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a barbecue.

DJ BBQ’s World’s Best Meatloaf Ingredients

For the sauce:

• 100ml of your favourite BBQ sauce
• 50ml tomato ketchup
• Tabasco sauce
• chilli sauce

For the meatloaf:

• 1 large onion, peeled
• 1 green pepper, deseeded
• 1 medium carrot, peeled
• 400g beef mince
• 400g higher-welfare pork mince
• 1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning or 2 fresh bay leaves, crushed
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 100g stale breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 large free-range eggs
• optional: 150g Cheddar cheese

How To Make DJ BBQ’s World’s Best Meatloaf

1. Set up the barbecue and make the sauce: Set up your barbecue for indirect cooking (the “heat canyon technique”) with a drip tray in the middle, aiming for a temperature of around 160°C/320°F. In a small bowl, combine the BBQ sauce and ketchup with a few drops each of Tabasco and chilli sauce to your taste.
2. Mix the meatloaf: Finely dice the onion, pepper, and carrot. In a large bowl, add the diced vegetables, both the beef and pork mince, the crushed garlic, Old Bay Seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Beat the eggs and add them to the mixture.
3. Combine and shape: Use your hands to scrunch and mix everything together well. If using, grate in half the cheese and combine. On a clean work surface, shape the mixture into a rectangular loaf, roughly 25cm in length.
4. Cook the meatloaf: Use the handle of a wooden spoon to make four diagonal indents into the top of the loaf. Pour over half of the BBQ sauce mixture. Place the meatloaf on a piece of tin foil or in a roasting tray and place it in the cooler, indirect heat zone of the barbecue. Cover with the lid and cook for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
5. Add cheese and rest: If using, grate and sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top and continue cooking for a minute or so with the lid on, until the cheese has melted. Remove the meatloaf to a board to rest for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving with the remaining sauce.

Recipe Tips

• Can I bake this in a regular oven? Yes. If you don’t have a barbecue, you can bake the meatloaf in a preheated oven at 180°C/350°F/gas 4 for about 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until cooked through.
• What is Old Bay Seasoning? It’s a classic American spice blend that typically includes celery salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, and paprika. It adds a wonderful savory, slightly spicy flavor.
• How do I know when the meatloaf is cooked? The safest way is to use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should read at least 71°C/160°F. The juices should also run clear when pierced.
• Why use both beef and pork? The combination of beef and pork is key to a great meatloaf. The beef provides a rich, deep flavor, while the pork adds moisture and a more tender texture.

What To Serve With Meatloaf

This is a classic comfort food dish that pairs perfectly with traditional sides.

• Creamy mashed potatoes
• Steamed green beans or a simple corn on the cob
• A crisp coleslaw
• Macaroni and cheese

How To Store Meatloaf

• Refrigerate: Store leftover cooked meatloaf in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It’s also delicious served cold in a sandwich the next day.
• Freeze: The cooked meatloaf freezes well. Let it cool completely, then wrap individual slices or the whole loaf in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Meatloaf Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: 1 slice
• Calories: 550 kcal
• Fat: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 40g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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