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Bacon-Wrapped Smoked Meatloaf with Smoky Chipotle BBQ Glaze

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Rett Main Course
Kategori American
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1 pound ground beef, preferably 80% lean
  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from a can of chipotle peppers
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Heat the smoker to 250°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, then set a wire rack on top.
  • In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let them sit for a minute, then mix in the egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
  • Add the ground beef and gently mix until just combined. Shape the mixture into a compact loaf on the prepared rack. Avoid packing it too tightly so the meatloaf stays tender.
  • Lay the bacon slices across the loaf, slightly overlapping them. Tuck the ends underneath to hold the bacon in place.
  • Place the meatloaf in the smoker and cook until the center reaches 150°F, about 1½ to 2 hours depending on the loaf’s shape and the smoker.
  • While it smokes, stir together the BBQ sauce, adobo sauce, and smoked paprika. Brush about half of the glaze over the bacon-wrapped loaf.
  • Continue smoking until the center reaches 160°F and the bacon is browned, about 20 to 30 minutes more. Brush on the remaining glaze during the last 10 minutes.
  • Remove the meatloaf from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This helps the slices hold together.

merknader

For a milder glaze, use 2 teaspoons of adobo sauce instead of a full tablespoon. If the bacon browns before the center reaches temperature, loosely cover the loaf with foil while it finishes smoking, then let it rest before cutting.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Smoker, Rimmed Baking Sheet, Wire Rack, Mixing Bowl, Instant-Read Thermometer