Just Another Meatloaf

Dredger

Meant to do this earlier during the Memorial Day holiday, but things got in the way. Decided to make a smaller one since it was just for the two of us.

Instead of a counter shot, went with one from the fridge for something different.


Getting happy on the egg. Left it on a little bit too long since it was smaller than what I usually make. Will have to remember that in the future. It was still good though.

SciAggie

That looks delicious. I really enjoy meatloaf made on the egg. 

Carolina Q

That looks great! 'Bout time for me to do another. Interesting how they crack apart like that. Last one I did looked like a butt!

slovelad

What that pan you are cooking it on? I need one of those!

Dredger

I agree @SciAggie. It's the only way hubby will eat one. He loves it done on the egg. Thanks @Carolina Q. Nice looking meatloaf. Mine always look like a butt too. Not sure why. @slovelad, it's a Graniteware pan https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MJYE8I/. I don't use that one often and figured it had it's own drip pan built in, so why not? I've had that one for ages. Worked great.

Theophan

Dredger said:

... it's a Graniteware pan https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MJYE8I/. I don't use that one often and figured it had it's own drip pan built in, so why not? I've had that one for ages. Worked great.

First, the meatloaf looks GREAT!

Second, I usually just chill the loaf beforehand and hope it will hold its shape when I <gasp> just put it right on the grid (with a drip pan below) and sort of hold my breath, hoping it won't break apart.  



So far, I've never had a problem but your pan looks like it would take the anxiety out of the process of transferring it from the pan it was in to the grid.  I might think about that.  Thanks for the idea!

Dredger

Thanks @Theophan. Yours looks great too. There are a couple of reasons I use a pan. First one being that I am  real klutz and don't cherish the idea of a caveman style meatloaf in pieces. The other one is that we use grass-fed beef and it's very lean, so it's a little difficult to get it to stick together to begin with. When I make a larger meatloaf, I use this pan.

 

JohnnyTarheel

Meat loaf looks great.. one of my favorite comfort foods...

Dredger

Thanks @JohnnyTarheel. We really like too.

YukonRon

Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, peas and a slice of tomato.
"TCB" is what Elvis would have said, if he was at that table, and he would tell you, with a fast Karate move to emphasize his point, "And that was an understatement, y'all."
I am also absolutely sure, he would have stood up and said "Thankya, thankya, vury much.", when he cleaned his plate.
After all, that meal is fit for a King.
FUN FACT: Elvis never ate meatloaf without tomatoes.

Dredger

FUN FACT: Elvis never ate meatloaf without tomatoes.

Thanks so much @YukonRon. That is a fact that I didn't know. Another thing the King would have liked is that I put Duke's mayonnaise in my mashed potatoes.  Sometimes, it's good being from the south.

tjv

that's comfort food, right there.....

cold meatloaf sandwich is up in my top 3 for best sandwiches, nothing fancy - bread, meat, little mayo........

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bgebrent

Meatloaf was made for the egg.  Yours looks great.

WeberWho

Yum!

Austin Egghead

I love meatloaf, other half does not, so I will eat vicariously thru your good looking cook.  

northGAcock

Your meatloaf is anything but just another.

ewyllins

@Dredger looks great but why the lonely Bud Light

Dredger

Thanks Tom. You're so right about meatloaf sandwiches. Simplicity at it's finest. Than you @bgebrent. Yum, indeed @Weberwho. @Austin Egghead. I had the same situation as you. Hubby wouldn't touch one until I did one on the egg. Now it's in our regular rotation. He even asks for one now. Appreciate that @northGAcock. @elyllins, thanks.  That lonely Bud Light was spill over. Should have gotten a shot of the door, lol. Also, the Corona case lives in the garage fridge.

SmokingPiney

@Dredger.

Your thread is incorrectly titled.  

I would say "Just Another Excellent Meat Loaf."  

It looks great! 

td66snrf

@Dredger  Beautiful cook. Willing to share recipe, time, and temps? 

SGH

@Dredger
Mighty fine looking meatloaf sister. 

Dredger

Thank you @SmokingPiney.

Here ya go @td66snrf. Nothing fancy.

 Meatloaf on the Egg

Ingredients
2 pounds ground chuck
2 slices bread, toasted and torn in small pieces
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
2 large eggs, beaten
6 ounces tomato sauce
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper

Set egg up for indirect at 325 dome temp. Cook for 45 minutes to an hour. Let stand 5 minutes, then slice.

Thanks very much @SGH.

SGH

Dredger said:

Thanks very much @SGH.

As always, my pleasure sister. 

JNDATHP

This looks soooo good that I've saved your recipe and will try it in the next couple of days. 

Thanks!

Dredger

Thanks @JNDATHP and let me know how it works out. So simple, it's hard to mess up.

Cashfan

I was searching the forum for tomorrow's meatloaf recipe and reading this thread, and Elvis was mentioned by @YukonRon and @Dredger.

I recalled a youtube video i saw the other day for Elvis's Meatloaf and thought I would share it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26fybsOsVWo

buzzvol

Dredger said:

 Meatloaf on the Egg

Set egg up for indirect at 325 dome temp. Cook for 45 minutes to an hour. Let stand 5 minutes, then slice.

Looks delicious!  Thank you for sharing recipe.  Do you use any smoke wood?

Dredger

Do you use any smoke wood?

Thanks @buzzvol. We use wood chunks sometimes. Didn't use any in this one. When we do add wood chunks, it's normally hickory or Texas post oak. Let me know how it turns out if you try the recipe.  

buzzvol

Working on one thanks to @Dredger for the recipe. 

buzzvol

Used Dave''s Killer Bread - Good Seed six slices because they are small.  Also used pablano because I can't/won't do bell pepper

Dredger

Looking good @buzzvol. Hope it meets your expectations. The great thing about meatloaf is that you can throw anything you like in there and it's always gonna be great. Can't wait to see a sliced pic.