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Slice of Smoked Meatloaf with Glaze

Smoked Meatloaf on a Pellet Grill

Ground beef and pork are seasoned with the Trinity and double smoked to create a super moist and flavorful smoked meatloaf.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground sirloin
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup diced Vidalia onion
  • 1/3 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup Sweet Baby Ray's barbecue sauce - Divided into two 1/4 cup portions
  • 2 Tbls Beef Rub or 1:1 salt pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine everything EXCEPT 1/4 cup of bbq sauce and the beef rub in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Roll the mixture onto a sheet of aluminum foil or parchment paper and form into log/loaf.
  • Wrap the loaf in the foil/parchment and refrigerate for one hour to help the loaf set.
  • Set your pellet smoker to 225F and use hickory pellets for smoke.
  • Remove the wrapped meatloaf from the refrigerator and season the top and sides with the beef rub.
  • Use the foil to transport the meatloaf to the smoker and then use the foil to roll the loaf so that the seasoned side is DOWN.
  • Season the TOP of the meatloaf with the remaining rub.
  • Smoke the meatloaf for one hour at 225F.
  • Open the smoker and glaze the top of the meatloaf with the bbq sauce.
  • Raise the temperature of the pellet grill to 325F.
  • Smoke for another 30-45 minutes until an internal temperature of 160F.
  • Carefully remove the smoked meatloaf from the grill and allow to cool for 30 minutes for easier slicing.

Notes

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