Meatloaf for the 4th

[scrollman3]

I always made my meatloaf on the grill, but never smoked it. Smoked this time. Oh yea, that's yummy. I smoked it with hickory and maple. 4 hours at 250 degrees, the internal 163 when I took it out. Flavor was really good but not much of a smoke ring. maybe 1/8" inch. Was it because the heat was at 250 instead of 220?

 

[squeezy]

Yes 220º would have been better and take it off at 160º
Smoke rings are highly overated but nice anyway ... I think the bacon absorbs much of the smoke, but wokrth it for the extra flavor.
Looks great though!
How was the moisture level for texture taste wise?

 

[tonto1117]

Sure looks fantastic scrollman3....nice job!!! Could be that the bacon prevented the smoke ring from being deeper, but as long as the flavor was there, is all that really counts.

 

[smokin for life]

Dude, that looks great!!! I really wouldn't worry about a smoke ring. It's how yummy it taste, and from the looks of that meatloaf, I bet it was good.

 

[jts70]

Scrollman, that looks awesome, good job!

 

[bbq bubba]

Nice meatloaf!, yes, i would say the bacon stole your smokering, but it tasted yummy didn't it??

 

[scrollman3]

The moisture was fine and it tastes really good. I just thought that the smoke would penetrate the ground beef more. Thanks all.

 

[squeezy]

Try it without the bacon next time and see what happens ......

 

[gypsyseagod]

if it ain't broke..... well you know. as long as it's good & juicy.

 

[hillbillysmoker]

Looks great as is. I see absolutely nothing wrong with your effort. Smoke ring is not my final test of success. Congrats

 

[swalker]

Good Looking Meatloaf...Just wondering what receipe you used for the loaf...

I never have liked baked meatloaf...but once I tried meowey's in my smoker...I am hooked...

Thanks, Steve

 

[blackhawk19]

I love meatloaf, I will have bacon on mine next time. That looks great

 

[scrollman3]

Simple recipe,
3 lbs. groundbeef
1 pkg. meatloaf mix
2 eggs - omit if you like
1 onion-diced
1 green pepper-diced
1 cup 3 cheese bread crumbs or what you like
1 splash worcestershire sauce