Cured ground beef

[jaxgatorz]

I cured 4lbs of ground beef yesterday for jerky. I only ended up using 3lbs. My question is can I use the other lb for a meatloaf? Has any1 done this? Thanks in advance !

 

[crazzycajun]

I havent Tried it but depending on your meatloaf spice it may have a small hamy or Bacon flavor at best, might go easy on the salt possibly add some water depending on the texture. Good luck

 

[SmokinEdge]

I’ve made cured meatloaf many times. With both beef and pork. I always mix it up just like I would any sausage recipe then rest overnight. So in this case with a pound of already cured meat I would mix it in and bake right away. Just keep in mind the salt that was already added to that pound .

 

[jaxgatorz]

It's in the oven.. Used a habanero cheese in the middle like a fattie. Will report back.

 

[normanaj]

It's in the oven.. Used a habanero cheese in the middle like a fattie. Will report back.

Waiting for the results!

 

[jaxgatorz]

Waiting for the results!

A little dense and hammy (expected). But edible.

 

[chopsaw]

Crisp up a slice on a flat top or skillet . Melt some Swiss and add some kraut .
Then on the bread of your choice .

Interesting .

 

[chopsaw]

Last meatloaf I did I was a little to wet . So I reached for the NFDM to help it out .
Had some allspice and caraway in the seasoning .
Sitting at the table , everyone got quiet . My Son says " Taste like bratwurst ". I take a bite ,,, It sure did . Was weird because we had traditional meatloaf on the brain .
I'll have to say sliced thin and eaten cold on a sandwich was pretty good .

 

[tallbm]

A little dense and hammy (expected). But edible.
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Yep that looks like cured ground beef :D

Had I gotten here in time I would have suggested you mix it all up with some sort of sausage type seasonings and then cook it using the sausage cooking process.
THEN you could have sliced it up for a sandwich meat vs a meat loaf.
I've done this to make sandwich meat before that I put on my slicer and it works like a charm. You just gotta figure out what kinda sandwich meat flavor you are going for. Pastrami is a good one since it's beef :D

 

[philpom]

Late to this one but sure, why not? It'll make it even better for sandwiches and the like!