3 lb meatlaof question

[negolien]

Hey All,

Gonna do a 3 lb country style pork and ground beef meatloaf this time. I usually just do 2 lbs of beef. Anyone have a recipe for 3 lbs of meat? I don't know how to adjust mine for the extra lbs and my meats all weighed out and individually frozen. How much does Jeff's meatloaf use 2?

 

[radioguy]

Easy math, use your recipe for 2 pounds. Then halve all your ingredients and add in. 1.5 times each ingredient.

RG

 

[DougE]

Hey All,

Gonna do a 3 lb country style pork and ground beef meatloaf this time. I usually just do 2 lbs of beef. Anyone have a recipe for 3 lbs of meat? I don't know how to adjust mine for the extra lbs and my meats all weighed out and individually frozen. How much does Jeff's meatloaf use 2?

Divide your 2 lb mix by 2, than add that number to what you use for 2lb.

 

[Nefarious]

Easy math, use your recipe for 2 pounds. Then halve all your ingredients and add in. 1.5 times each ingredient.

RG

Why isnt it just 3/2 or 1.5 times the original recipe. when he divides the ingredients in half then he has the amount for a single pound and would multiplies by 3.

 

[DRKsmoking]

Yup !! What they said ^^^^ for meatloaf

Just divide the first recipe for 2 pounds, and X's the amount of product by the # pound of meat.

( this does not always work in baking , by just doubling or more with a recipe )

David

 

[negolien]

k thanks I haven't had much luck doubling recipes and stuff lol. I'll give it a shot. Anyone else use regular pork plus beef?

 

[gmc2003]

I don't measure, just toss in what looks about right. That's how my grandma and mom taught me to do it. I add pork and veal(when I can get it) to my meatloaf.

Chris

 

[JLeonard]

Wait!! you measure? I'm like gmc2003 I add to my meatloaf til it looks like i want it then onto the smoker.
And for some reason SWMBO thinks we need to eat a little healthier and has been trying to get me to cut out red meat some (I'm resisting, but shes pretty tough) and we have mixed in ground chicken to our meat loafs. Usually about half the ground beef weight. Can really tell much difference in the final product.

Jim

 

[negolien]

Wait!! you measure? I'm like gmc2003 I add to my meatloaf til it looks like i want it then onto the smoker.
And for some reason SWMBO thinks we need to eat a little healthier and has been trying to get me to cut out red meat some (I'm resisting, but shes pretty tough) and we have mixed in ground chicken to our meat loafs. Usually about half the ground beef weight. Can really tell much difference in the final product.

Jim

Yeah, I like meatloaf but I don't really do it enough to know what's good and what's not yet. I think I have done 2 on my gravity feed so Far. Last one i used hey grill hey's bacon weave tutorial came out slappin. Not gonna do bacon this time and i usually use bbq sauce of some kind this time I' am going tomatoe based with a glaze too

 

[JLeonard]

Yeah, I like meatloaf but I don't really do it enough to know what's good and what's not yet. I think I have done 2 on my gravity feed so Far. Last one i used hey grill hey's bacon weave tutorial came out slappin. Not gonna do bacon this time and i usually use bbq sauce of some kind this time I' am going tomatoe based with a glaze too

Gotcha. What I did was find a base recipe that I liked then tried different stuff. Cheese stuffed etc. Generally it has all turned out great. Some was Eh ok and others were WOW! There are a ton of meatloaf threads on here. And some glaze recipes that will knock your socks off.

Jim

 

[gmc2003]

Yeah, I like meatloaf but I don't really do it enough to know what's good and what's not yet. I think I have done 2 on my gravity feed so Far. Last one i used hey grill hey's bacon weave tutorial came out slappin. Not gonna do bacon this time and i usually use bbq sauce of some kind this time I' am going tomatoe based with a glaze too

For me it depends on the mood I'm in when I make it. Sometimes it's Cajun, and I'll use Tony'Cs for seasoning. While other times it might just be a simple BBQ rub, or something in between. I like to use oats instead of breadcrumbs. I think they help keep the loaf a little moister. I also like to add veggies to my loafs. Celery, onion, peppers(different varieties), and carrots. For a 3lber I would use two of each veggie. Half I would minceI(carrots would be shredded) and saute. The other half I would toss in the food processor, and add the liquid to the mix. Most times I use BBQ sauce for liquid, but will use ketchup every once in a while to change things up. I do use bacon on the top, but only three strips. Eggs would be about 3 maybe 4 if they're on the smallish side. I will glaze if it's getting eaten that night, but if it's going to be a freezer queen then I don't bother. The most important step is to gently fold the meat when mixing. You don't want to be too rough. I also like to free form loafs and smoke them indirectly on the grate.

Chris

 

[larryb]

Hey All,

Gonna do a 3 lb country style pork and ground beef meatloaf this time. I usually just do 2 lbs of beef. Anyone have a recipe for 3 lbs of meat? I don't know how to adjust mine for the extra lbs and my meats all weighed out and individually frozen. How much does Jeff's meatloaf use 2?

I do a 2 day meatloaf. day 1 prep then freeze. day 2 smoke.

 

[JLeonard]

I do a 2 day meatloaf. day 1 prep then freeze. day 2 smoke.

Man thats a good looking recipe!

Jim

 

[radioguy]

Great recipe I have to try it.

Why isnt it just 3/2 or 1.5 times the original recipe. when he divides the ingredients in half then he has the amount for a single pound and would multiplies by 3.

Thats what I tried to say, guess it didn't word it simpler.

RG

 

[negolien]

I do a 2 day meatloaf. day 1 prep then freeze. day 2 smoke.

that recipe is perfect bud thanks lol

 

[TNJAKE]

For me it depends on the mood I'm in when I make it. Sometimes it's Cajun, and I'll use Tony'Cs for seasoning. While other times it might just be a simple BBQ rub, or something in between. I like to use oats instead of breadcrumbs. I think they help keep the loaf a little moister. I also like to add veggies to my loafs. Celery, onion, peppers(different varieties), and carrots. For a 3lber I would use two of each veggie. Half I would minceI(carrots would be shredded) and saute. The other half I would toss in the food processor, and add the liquid to the mix. Most times I use BBQ sauce for liquid, but will use ketchup every once in a while to change things up. I do use bacon on the top, but only three strips. Eggs would be about 3 maybe 4 if they're on the smallish side. I will glaze if it's getting eaten that night, but if it's going to be a freezer queen then I don't bother. The most important step is to gently fold the meat when mixing. You don't want to be too rough. I also like to free form loafs and smoke them indirectly on the grate.

Chris

I like to use the mini loaf pans for a loaf. I line in Saran wrap and mut the load in, cover and put in freezer to firm up. Then I dump them on a wire rack and smoke. These are 1lb each and make it very easy to portion

 

[KimberlyO]

That looks REALLY good!

 

[negolien]

I like to use the mini loaf pans for a loaf. I line in Saran wrap and mut the load in, cover and put in freezer to firm up. Then I dump them on a wire rack and smoke. These are 1lb each and make it very easy to portion View attachment 662842View attachment 662843View attachment 662844

Nice I do have some 1 lb pans I could split in in three and freeze two

 

[DougE]

Some mentioned they don't measure. I don't either aside from the ground meat that goes in. The spices, onions, etc. just get eyeballed. I've done so many I know how much is right. For the meat I use about a 50/50 blend of beef/pork, beef/breakfast sausage, or beef/ground bacon trim.

 

[jcam222]

Hey All,

Gonna do a 3 lb country style pork and ground beef meatloaf this time. I usually just do 2 lbs of beef. Anyone have a recipe for 3 lbs of meat? I don't know how to adjust mine for the extra lbs and my meats all weighed out and individually frozen. How much does Jeff's meatloaf use 2?

You could do this one and just cut everything in half. Replace the almond flour with whatever filler you want. https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/my-turn-for-meatloaf-keto-friendly.320702/