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Cheddar-Stuffed Smoked Meatloaf with Sweet Bourbon BBQ Glaze

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Rett Main Course
Kategori American
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into a thick stick
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Heat a smoker to 250°F. In a small bowl, stir together the barbecue sauce, bourbon, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Set the glaze aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let them sit for a minute, then add the ground beef, egg, onion, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  • Lay the meat mixture on a sheet of parchment and shape it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick. Place the cheddar stick lengthwise down the center. Fold the meat around the cheese and pinch the seams closed, making sure the cheese is fully enclosed.
  • Set the loaf on a smoker-safe pan or rack. Smoke at 250°F until the center reaches 150°F, checking with an instant-read thermometer.
  • Brush the top and sides with some of the bourbon barbecue glaze. Continue smoking until the center reaches 160°F and the glaze looks set. Avoid cutting into the loaf while it cooks, so the cheese stays inside.
  • Transfer the meatloaf to a cutting board and rest it for 10 minutes. Slice carefully and serve with the remaining glaze.

merknader

Use a firm block of sharp cheddar rather than shredded cheese so the filling stays in a neat center layer. Seal the meatloaf seams thoroughly, and check the temperature from the side to avoid hitting the cheese pocket. If the glaze thickens before serving, stir it well and spoon it over the slices.