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Cajun Smoked Meatloaf with Andouille Sausage and Provolone Center

Rett Main Course
Kategori Cajun-American
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 ounces Andouille sausage, finely diced
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 slices Provolone cheese
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup wood chips for smoking

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Soak the wood chips in water according to the smoker’s instructions. Preheat the smoker to 250°F and prepare it for indirect cooking.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs and milk. Let them sit for a few minutes, until the breadcrumbs absorb the milk.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, diced Andouille sausage, egg, breadcrumb mixture, onion, Cajun seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently until just combined.
  • Shape about half of the meat mixture into a thick rectangle on a sheet of parchment paper. Lay the Provolone slices down the center, leaving space around the edges. Cover with the remaining meat mixture and seal the edges well so the cheese is enclosed.
  • Transfer the loaf to a wire rack or smoker-safe pan. Stir the ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar together in a small bowl. Brush half of the glaze over the loaf.
  • Add the drained wood chips to the smoker. Smoke the meatloaf until its center reaches 160°F, checking with an instant-read thermometer. Brush with the remaining glaze during the final 20 minutes of cooking.
  • Remove the meatloaf from the smoker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This helps the juices settle and keeps the Provolone center in place.

merknader

Dice the Andouille finely so it blends evenly through the loaf, and seal the meat around the Provolone carefully to keep the cheese from leaking as it melts. For neat slices with a gooey center, use a sharp knife and allow the full resting time before cutting.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun-American
Equipment: Smoker, Mixing Bowl, Small Bowl, Wire Rack or Smoker-Safe Pan, Instant-Read Thermometer