smoker temps and time for meatloaf?

[EdP]

I’m trying my first smoked meatloaf later today, and have about 2.5 pounds of ground beef.

I usually run my smoker around 275 for pork/beef, but it looks like most everyone smokes meatloaf around 225 for 3+ hours.

Does a higher temp have any negative impacts with meatloaf?

Also, I noticed it looks like smaller loafs (about 1lb+) are common, is that for easy removal off grate?

Not sure about the size of the loafs and timing for this, so any advice is appreciated.

 

[TNJAKE]

Smoked meatloaf

Hey guys smoked some meatloaf tonight and the family thought it was a big win. Here's the recipe: 2lb 80/20 ground beef .25lb fresh smoked sausage About 5 slices thick cut bacon 1cup onion 1cup bread crumb 1cup milk 2 eggs 2.5ish teaspoons rub(I used killer hogs) 1 teaspoon cbp Bbq...

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Heres how I do mine. Maybe you can take from this and adapt it to yours

 

[hardcookin]

Always smoke my meat 275. Pull when it hits 165 IT

 

[buzzy]

Here’s what I use from time to time for guidance. Even has amount of time thats real handy. Have a turkey meatloaf going on in about an hour at 225-230.
https://www.smoking-meat.com/smoking-times-and-temperatures-chart

 

[negolien]

I made a few 1 lbers cause it's just me and the ole lady. I used the the bbq meatloaf wrapped in bacon from a member here. I have to say it was freakin awesome. Sometimes it's hard to tweak recipes as half stuff isn't always exactly the same somehow. I recommend u invest in a veggie mat too. There's stuff like choppers and such I have purchased by asking member here that makers stuff like this helpful. Feel free to ask about stuff people here are super helpful. Lots recipes in the site search is your friend though don't hesitate to ask if u have a hankering for something u might get a recipe from someone.

Bacon Wrapped BBQ Sauce Glazed Smoked Meatloaf

So this has been the biggest hit with family and friends, recipe and instructions as follows Bacon Wrapped BBQ sauce glazed Smoked Meatloaf Ingredients SERVINGS: 8 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, diced ½ Green Bell Pepper, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 whole jalapeno, seeds and all, diced 2...

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[chopsaw]

I do mine at 250 / 260 so I know it will be done under 4 hours . Comes out good .

 

[EdP]

Thanks for the insights, since this is my first go at it I’ll make 2 loafs and plan on 3 hours@250-275

 

[negolien]

Thanks for the insights, since this is my first go at it I’ll make 2 loafs and plan on 3 hours@250-275

can't wait to see pics and updates i LOVE the Meatloaf :<). What kinda rig and wood u using?

 

[EdP]

They came out great, took less than 2.5 hours@ 250+, I mixed post oak and mesquite, maybe all mesquite next time

 

[jaxgatorz]

Looks great !!

 

[chopsaw]

Yup ,, nice work .

 

[tallbm]

Those look good!
I do mesquite on mine too. Can't beat mesquite and beef.

If you ever do a big loaf like a 6 pound, expect it to take a looooong time lol doing smaller loaves like 2 pounds or less means way less time. Keep at it and u will find a preference of size vs time vs smoke applied to get what u like :)