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Bourbon-Smoked Bacon-Wrapped Mini Meatloaves with Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Rett Main Course
Kategori American
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 slices bacon
  • 1/4 cup bourbon
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Heat a smoker to 250°F. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, milk, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  • Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a small loaf. Wrap two slices of bacon around each loaf, tucking the ends underneath so they stay in place.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the bourbon, ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard. Set aside half of the mixture for serving, and use the rest to brush the bacon-wrapped loaves.
  • Put the Brussels sprouts in a bowl and toss them with the olive oil and garlic powder. Spread them in a single layer in a shallow roasting pan or on a rimmed pan that fits in the smoker.
  • Arrange the meatloaves on a rack above the pan of Brussels sprouts, or place them beside the sprouts if your smoker has room. Smoke until the meatloaves reach an internal temperature of 160°F and the sprouts are tender with browned edges, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Brush the loaves once more with the glaze during the final 20 minutes.
  • Transfer the meatloaves and sprouts to a serving platter. Let the loaves rest for 5 minutes, then serve with the reserved bourbon glaze.

merknader

Keep the meat mixture loose and avoid packing the loaves tightly so they stay tender. If the bacon needs more color at the end, briefly finish the loaves over higher heat while watching closely. Cut the Brussels sprouts into similar-sized halves so they roast evenly.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Smoker, Mixing Bowl, Small Bowl, Shallow Roasting Pan, Instant-Read Thermometer