My First Smoked Meatloaf

[smokin218r]

Hi All!

I just realized that I had not posted this cook......

I even asked questions to other members and told them I was posting soon...

Woops....

The question I had was about onion.

I had already put the meatloaf on the smoker when I realized the onion might not get soft.

Here is the response:http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/233142/onion-question

The onions were perfect and the family enjoyed it.

Anyhow it turned out awesome and wanted to share.

I mixed 3lbs of ground beef with the "kitchen sink".

We had no crackers so I tried potato buds for some binder...

Mixed in some chipotle cheddar.....

Brisket rub, nutmeg, garlic, coarse salt, pepper...

Fine chopped onion....

3 eggs....

I believe that's it...

Pics do the talking from here.

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These choppers are awesome and very handy!!

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I put it in the Rec Tec at 225 and took it to an IT of right around 165. My smoking Buddy!

I added a thin coat of bbq sauce the last half hour.

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This was really, really good!

Thanks for the look.

 

[smokin218r]

I forgot to add that it stuck pretty good to the Q-Mat.

Any suggestions why?

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Thanks!

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Loks tasty! Some thingsa will stick to the Q-mats. Spray with cooking spray prior to using. Meatballs reallt like to stick!

 

[crankybuzzard]

Killer loaf!  Smoked meat loaf is something that most anyone will enjoy!

DS is on target with the Pam on the matz... 

 

[tomcat43]

That looks great, still trying to convince the boss it's OK to "cook" a meatloaf outside of a loaf pan.

Great tips on making the mat "stick free".

 

[smokin218r]

Loks tasty! Some thingsa will stick to the Q-mats. Spray with cooking spray prior to using. Meatballs reallt like to stick!

Thanks Case! I used some Pam when I did jerky on the mats.
No stick.
I originally thought they were supposed to be "non stick"...

 

[dirtsailor2003]

Thanks Case! I used some Pam when I did jerky on the mats.
No stick.
I originally thought they were supposed to be "non stick"...

Ever had an egg stick in Ambon-stick pan, lol!

I always give them a little spritz of cooking spray. They do work good though for keeping stuff from falling through the grates. Easy to clean too!

 

[redheelerdog]

Awesome smoke on the meatloaf! Nice smoke ring too.

I like your border collie, I have one too, his name is Bear.

Keep up the good work.

 

[GaryHibbert]

Great looking meat loaf and nice smoke ring.

I agree on the Pam. I spray down EVERYTHING with it. I hate cleanups and this makes things real easy.

Gary

 

[smokin218r]

Killer loaf!  Smoked meat loaf is something that most anyone will enjoy!

DS is on target with the Pam on the matz... 

That looks great, still trying to convince the boss it's OK to "cook" a meatloaf outside of a loaf pan.
Great tips on making the mat "stick free".

Thank you CB!

Thank you Tomcat!
Mix it well until sticky.
It forms really well.

 

[smokin218r]

Awesome smoke on the meatloaf! Nice smoke ring too.

I like your border collie, I have one too, his name is Bear.

Keep up the good work.

Thank you John!
She is a purebred named Belle.
One eye is blue, the other is mostly brown with a small line on one side.
When my son was learning to walk, she would zig zag behind him...

 

[smokin218r]

Great looking meat loaf and nice smoke ring.

I agree on the Pam. I spray down EVERYTHING with it. I hate cleanups and this makes things real easy.

Gary

Thank you very much Gary!
I'm sticking with her from now on.:icon_wink:

 

[smokin218r]

Ever had an egg stick in Ambon-stick pan, lol!

I always give them a little spritz of cooking spray. They do work good though for keeping stuff from falling through the grates. Easy to clean too!

Lol! I have wrecked many non stick pans.
The mats do work great for keeping small items from slipping through the cracks.....
I now spray them anytime I use them.....
I can't speak to the ease of cleaning them, however. My wife HATED when I used them :wife::lurk:

 

[SmokinAl]

That is one good looking meatloaf!

Point!

Al

 

[smokin218r]

 
That is one good looking meatloaf!

Point!

Al

Thank You Al!!

Appreciate the comment and points!