SAUSAGE BRISKET MEATLOAF

[SmokinAl]

That's one fine looking meatloaf Al. Excellent job sir. Like you, I've been using Italian sausage in meatloaf for a long time. It adds a great dimension to the flavor profile.

Robert

Thanks Robert!
After seeing some of your work, I’m not surprised you have had this figured out. But for the rest who haven’t, they are in for a real treat!
Al

 

[SmokinAl]

Nice looking meatloaf Al! Had to have a ton of flavor. Too bad the gravy didn't turn out. Last meatloaf I did was gonna make a hot beef sandwich with the leftovers, but ran out of meatloaf before we made mashed taters and gravy.

Ryan

Thank you Ryan, yea we were kind of bummed out with the gravy thing, but it still was the best meatloaf I have ever made! Maybe next time I’ll put more soup or broth in the pan. After all this is a learning process!
Al

That looks awesome Al!

Thank you so much Norman!
Al

 

[civilsmoker]

Al, that looks like a pretty tasty ball of goodness to me! Nice work!

 

[uncle eddie]

We are definitely going to try out this recipe. Great job Al!

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

That went straight into my Paprika Recipe Manager which is a great app to keep recipes.

 

[jcam222]

Looks tasty!! My wife uses Italian sausage in her meatloaf too. Still the only way the boys would eat it was if I smoked it.

 

[bbqbrett]

Looks really good. I would probably opt for BBQ sauce instead of ketchup but I don't think you could go wrong either way!

 

[Winterrider]

Heck of a nice looking loaf Al. Got this bookmarked. Will be my next one. Thanks !

 

[Fueling Around]

Great recipe.
Been adjusting my in the oven and meat loaf pan recipe to get a better free standing blob for the smoker.
Trying to figure out the reason for adding the onion soup. To me it doesn't add much and dilutes the drippings to screw up a gravy base.

 

[one eyed jack]

Great looking plate up picture, Al. It made my mouth water up.

I use sausage in my loave's, too, but haven't taken the extra steps in cooking, that you do. I'll give your method a shot, next time.

 

[SmokinAl]

Al, that looks like a pretty tasty ball of goodness to me! Nice work!

Thank-you!
It was tasty for sure!
Al

We are definitely going to try out this recipe. Great job Al!

Thanks Eddie!
I’m sure you will like it!
Al

That went straight into my Paprika Recipe Manager which is a great app to keep recipes.

Thanks Brian!
I have never heard of that app before, I’ll have to check it out!
Al

Looks tasty!! My wife uses Italian sausage in her meatloaf too. Still the only way the boys would eat it was if I smoked it.

Thank-you!
Yep the sausage & the smoke go together real good!
Al

Looks really good. I would probably opt for BBQ sauce instead of ketchup but I don't think you could go wrong either way!

Thank you!
Judy tried hers with BBQ sauce & said she liked the ketchup better, but there are a lot of options with meatloaf!
Al

Heck of a nice looking loaf Al. Got this bookmarked. Will be my next one. Thanks !

Thank you!
I think you will like it!
Al

Great looking plate up picture, Al. It made my mouth water up.

I use sausage in my loave's, too, but haven't taken the extra steps in cooking, that you do. I'll give your method a shot, next time.

Thanks Jack!
Sausage & brisket make a really good loaf!
Al

 

[SmokinAl]

Great recipe.
Been adjusting my in the oven and meat loaf pan recipe to get a better free standing blob for the smoker.
Trying to figure out the reason for adding the onion soup. To me it doesn't add much and dilutes the drippings to screw up a gravy base.

Thank you!
I added the onion soup to make more of a base for the gravy. Next time I may add 2 cans, because there was more grease than anything else, so instead of messing with it we just pitched it.
Al

 

[Blues1]

Outstanding!!

 

[Teal101]

Yup this ones on the list to cook, that looks fantastic!

 

[SmokinAl]

Outstanding!!

Yup this ones on the list to cook, that looks fantastic!

Thanks a lot fellas!
It is much appreciated!
Al

 

[one eyed jack]

I'll bet that the brisket adds a good bit to it, too.

 

[Steve H]

This looks excellent! I've used veal or ground pork before. Not hot sausage. I'm thinking that'll change! I've been using Poblanos instead of green peppers more often. I like the slight heat they provide.

 

[SmokinAl]

I'll bet that the brisket adds a good bit to it, too.

Yes it does, we use ground brisket for just about everything that calls for ground beef!
Al

This looks excellent! I've used veal or ground pork before. Not hot sausage. I'm thinking that'll change! I've been using Poblanos instead of green peppers more often. I like the slight heat they provide.

Thanks Steve!
I think you Will really like the Hot Italian sausage in the mix, it just adds a different flavor profile than your used to. And we do the same with the poblanos, using them instead of green Peppers, just about all the time.
Al

 

[nnolannn]

We just wrapped it up into a log and put in the frigerator.
Yours looks like it stood up on the grill without a pan.
I think mine will droop, not hold up in the heat.
Question. Did you freeze it like Kosmo's Q ( Kosmo's Q BBQ & Grilling) does his meatloaf so it will hold up and not droop down flat?

 

[SmokinAl]

No I did not freeze it but wrapped it very tight in the Saran Wrap. I spun it up like you would a fattie, real tight, then 24 hours in the fridge. It held it’s shape without a pan.
Al

We just wrapped it up into a log and put in the frigerator.
Yours looks like it stood up on the grill without a pan.
I think mine will droop, not hold up in the heat.
Question. Did you freeze it like Kosmo's Q ( Kosmo's Q BBQ & Grilling) does his meatloaf so it will hold up and not droop down flat?