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Cherry-Smoked Pork Mini Meatloaves with Sweet Potato Mash

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Rett Main Course
Kategori American
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 small yellow onion, finely grated
  • 1/2 medium apple, peeled and finely grated
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup whole milk, warmed
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, for the mash
  • Cherry wood smoking chips or chunks, prepared according to your smoker’s directions

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Preheat the smoker to 250°F. Add the cherry wood chips or chunks according to the smoker’s directions. Line a rimmed tray with foil or use a smoker-safe tray.
  • In a large bowl, combine the pork, panko, egg, grated onion, grated apple, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Mix gently until everything is evenly distributed, taking care not to pack the mixture tightly.
  • Divide the mixture into four portions and shape each into a small loaf. Set them on the prepared tray with space between them. Smoke until the centers reach 160°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours depending on their shape and the smoker.
  • While the meatloaves smoke, put the sweet potato chunks in a saucepan and cover them with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer until they are very tender when pierced with a fork, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain well.
  • Mash the sweet potatoes with the butter, warmed milk, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt until smooth. Add the milk gradually so the mash stays thick and creamy.
  • Let the meatloaves rest for 5 minutes after removing them from the smoker. Spoon sweet potato mash onto four plates and serve one meatloaf with each portion.

merknader

Shape the loaves to a similar thickness so they smoke at about the same rate, and use a thermometer to check each one before serving. For a slightly smoother mash, warm the drained sweet potatoes in the pan for a minute before adding the butter and milk.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Smoker, Rimmed Tray, Large Mixing Bowl, Saucepan, Potato Masher, Instant-Read Thermometer