Gather your ingredients together, measure them out.
Here is a basic mix
In a large bowl mix all the ingredients together. Do not over mix but enough to so the mixture
holds together well but not compact.
But onions are a real great addition ...
German recipes like to saute their onions which brings out more flavor, to go into a frikadeller and similar recipes also is a good choice for meatlloaf.
Adding the onions and parsley add a lot to the meatloaf.
You can also saute onions, with celery, peppers, carrots, and parsley to bring out more flavor.
Additional Ingredients
diced Red, Yellow, Orange or Green, Bell Pepper
Diced
tomato,
Grated Cheese
Diced Pickle
Pistachio. or Pine Nuts
tomato catsup,
Tomato Salsa
Boiled Eggs to put down the center
When the vegetables cool you can mix them in.
Formed loaf on the plank and ready to cook, glaze or no glaze.
For the meatloaf on planks. I don't soak them in water like some suggest.
I never found the need to.
I also reuse the planks even running them through the dishwasher.
Combine the ingredients for a simple curry catsup.
Meatloaf with the Curry Catsup glaze and on the BBQ ready to go.
Make sure the plank is not right under the fire.
This is called offset cooking. whether coals or gas, keep the fire away from direct flames underneath.
Put the cover down on the BBQ and let it slowly cook with the fire or charcoal and wood and let it add a bit of smoke. This will take about 45 min to an hour.
Sliced of apple dusted with just a bit of cinnamon or peach halves.
I find that a thermometer is a good way to check for doneness.
160 degrees is plenty, but even at 186 this mealoaf won't be dry.
Ready to Serve
Mashed potatoes is such a perfect partner for a nice hot slice of meatloaf to lay upon,
but if your not into the extra carbs, you can use mashed cauliflower or a blend of potatoes and cauliflower
and also squash.
Here I did one with grilled cinnamon apples and creamed spinach.
You can make Baby Meatloaves as well, and put different toppings on them.
You can also serve this cold. It makes a nice summer dinner.
Here I did the meatloaf with Yams, and vegetable kabobs
The ideas are endless for this dish that is a winner and doesn't get old to most. |
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