Smoked Meatloaf and Pepperoni Poppers

[Chris_in_SoCal]

I bought a pack of Angus beef burger today but forgot to get buns. I thought why not make a meatloaf.

I fired up the smoker as I was getting things ready. Then I placed the meatloaf and poppers inside with a mix of Hickory and Mesquite.

When the meatloaf got to an IT of 85F I added on the sauce. The poppers were done first so I pulled them and patiently waited for the meatloaf to get to 160F. This was my best one by a mile.

Hey where did some of the poppers go? In a few bellies. The pepperoni was a nice touch. It did make them a little spicier than the usual bacon.

I was careful to be very easy mixing the meat and not get it too dense.

The sweet Jack Daniel's Honey BBQ is what made this so great.

Meatloaf:
2.25 Lb Angus burger
1 medium white onion chopped
2 Tablespoons Oregano
2 Tablespoons Basil
1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
1 Tablespoon Salt
1 Tablespoon Pepper
2 Eggs
1/4 cup bread crumbs

Meatloaf Sauce:
1/2 Cup Ketchup
1/2 Cup Jack Daniel's Honey BBQ
4 Tablespoons Worcestershire
2 Tablespoons Honey

Popper mix:
1/2 pack cream cheese
1/4 cup Sharp Cheddar cheese finely chopped
1/8 cup cilantro finely chopped
Strips of pepperoni placed on top

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Looks fantastic!

 

[sandyut]

Looks great! I'll take a slice with some pepper please

 

[Jim_C]

That is a nice looking meatloaf! Thanks for the recipes on the meatloaf and the sauce.

I’d have to pass on the pepperoni. It gives me heartburn. The poppers look good though.

 

[Florida Chris]

Meatloaf and meatballs seem to be my nemesis.

I love them both smoked. Definitely in the top 5 (maybe 3) things done on the smoker.

But I can't get them right consistently. Always something off just a bit, with that rare homerun in the middle. I'm not good about measuring when it comes to BBQ and smoking. I think meatloaf needs to be treated more like baking. Measurements matter a little more than usual.

I just ground up 12lbs of brisket and I have 15lbs of butt waiting. I need to experiment some more, and FOLLOW THE DANG RECIPE.

 

[Chris_in_SoCal]

Meatloaf and meatballs seem to be my nemesis.

I love them both smoked. Definitely in the top 5 (maybe 3) things done on the smoker.

But I can't get them right consistently. Always something off just a bit, with that rare homerun in the middle. I'm not good about measuring when it comes to BBQ and smoking. I think meatloaf needs to be treated more like baking. Measurements matter a little more than usual.

I just ground up 12lbs of brisket and I have 15lbs of butt waiting. I need to experiment some more, and FOLLOW THE DANG RECIPE.

To tell the truth I only added the measurements after the smoke was done.

When you have done it so many times in life you do not need a measurement cup or a spoon to know the measurements for most things. It just comes naturally.

I added the measurements to help those that are starting out and are more in need of them. I am glad to do that and help others enjoy a great meal.

 

[jcam222]

Smoked poppers and meatloaf are two of my favorite things! Great stuff

 

[ronf]

Looks great. Nice job. Book marked.

 

[civilsmoker]

Looks might tasty Chris! I rather enjoy meat loaf for sure!

 

[paleoman]

Looks really tasty. Thanks for sharing, as I'd like to do a meatloaf some time.

 

[912smoker]

Making me hungry and reminds me i need to do meatloaf soon!
We.love it too just don't do it often enough. Poppers look great too and i have yet to make them

Keith

 

[Chris_in_SoCal]

Making me hungry and reminds me i need to do meatloaf soon!
We.love it too just don't do it often enough. Poppers look great too and i have yet to make them

Keith

I make poppers almost every time I light up the smoker. I like making them this way. I use to leave them in one piece and wrap them in bacon but my local pizza place cuts them in half and sprinkles bacon bits on top.

I like that and have started making them this way now.

 

[Steve H]

Looks great! I was just thinking about smoked meat loaf yesterday!

 

[paleoman]

I’m going to try this on a Saturday. Did you smoke it directly on grates, or on a pan/matt?

What temp was the smoker set to?

 

[Chris_in_SoCal]

I’m going to try this on a Saturday. Did you smoke it directly on grates, or on a pan/matt?

What temp was the smoker set to?

I placed the loaf on a steel rack. I wanted it to be open to get the most amount of smoke. I started at 250F then increased it to 350F after I added the sauce.

 

[paleoman]

Do you recall roughly how long it took to cook overall? I've got all day to do this, but would be nice to have a rough idea of when I can serve.

 

[Chris_in_SoCal]

It was under an hour. Poppers only take 30 minutes.

 

[HushyQ]

Looks great! Definitely time for smoked meatloaf. Thanks!!!

 

[JLinza]

Late to the party, but that Sure looks good

 

[paleoman]

It was under an hour. Poppers only take 30 minutes.

Makes sense given the temps. Thanks! I’m going to give it a try Saturday!