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what internal temp for meatloaf?

Crab leg
Crab leg Posts: 291
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
Pickin up the fixins for meatloaf today, and gonna cook it tonight. What internal temp am I looking for here? Oh yeah, I am doing Q-babes recipe(doubled) on grid above plate setter.
Thanks,
Seth
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  • Unknown
    Unknown
    Yo Crab leg, The USDA recommends all ground meats be cooked to a minimal internal temperature of 160ºF.[p]Lager,[p]Juggy

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  • tach18k
    tach18k Posts: 1,607
    Crab leg, I did mine and pulled it at 160, could have cooked longer I think. It was just so tender and moist, couldnt tell if it was under cooked or just THAT good. One thing is to make sure the grate is at top temp. My loaf stuck to the grate when I pulled it off. didnt loose much.

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  • Crab leg
    Crab leg Posts: 291
    tach18k,
    165* it is. Thanks for the tip about sticking to the grid too.
    Seth
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  • Kyle
    Kyle Posts: 156
    Crab leg,
    Would you mind posting the recipe?[p]I have tried QBabe's recipes before and think they are great!

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,137
    IMG_00991.jpg
    <p />tach18k,
    If you do many meatloafs you owe yourself this toy - especially for a uniform smoke.
    [ul][li]meat loaf basket - scroll down the page on the right[/ul]
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  • Crab leg
    Crab leg Posts: 291
    Kyle,
    here you go.
    QBabe's Cherry Smoked Meatloaf
    Category: Meatloaf
    Group:
    Submitted by: QBabe [p]

    One of my favorite things on the egg!
    Ingredients:
    • 1 lb ground beef • ½ tsp dry mustard
    • ½ lb ground pork • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 Cup italian bread crumbs • ¼ tsp sage
    • 2/3 Cup milk • 1 Clove garlic, crushed
    • 1 egg • ¾ tsp Dizzy Pig Cowlick Steak Rub
    • 1 small onion, chopped (about 1/4 cup) • Ketchup, for brushing
    • 1 Tbs Worchestershire sauce
    • 1 ½ tsp salt [p]
    Preparation Directions:
    • Preheat cooker to 350° with indirect setup.
    • Add cherry wood (I use several large chunks).
    • Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
    • Shape mixture into a loaf and put into an ungreased loaf pan, 9x5x3 inches.
    • Brush top with ketchup and sprinkle with more Cowlick Rub. [p]Cooking Directions:
    • Once cooker is stable, place meatloaf into egg and cook for 1.5 hours until done.
    • When meatloaf is done, remove from loaf pan and let sit for 5 minutes before serving. [p]Special Instructions:
    • Serve with QBabe's Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes... [p]
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  • Kyle
    Kyle Posts: 156
    Crab leg,
    Thank you. I really appreciate the recipe.
    I guess you know you have made me say - I would like her goat cheese recipe too. (smile)[p]Again - thank you very much
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  • Crab leg
    Crab leg Posts: 291
    Kyle,
    Don't know about that one. sorry.
    enjoy, I know I will.
    Seth
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,137
    Kyle,
    goat cheese one - I assume you mean the potatoes which is at the bottom of this. HTH
    [ul][li]here[/ul]
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