Ingredients

• Meatloaf
  • 3 slices white bread
  • 2/3 c. whole milk
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 c. coarsely chopped fresh parsley (or 2 tbsp. dried)
  • 1 tbsp. coarse kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. BBQ seasoning mix
  • 1/4 c. grated or shredded parmesan or mozzarella
  • 3 lb. ground meat (combo of pork, beef)
• Glaze
  • 1/2 c. ketchup
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. In a large bowl, combine bread and milk. Mash until a paste forms (panade)
3. Combine the rest of ingredients (except meat) thoroughly with the panade.
4. Add meat and mix very gently
5. Place meat mixture on a baking sheet; shape into 9 x 3-4 inch loaf
6. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Brush on glaze. Cook for another 20 minutes

Notes

• If substituting apple cider vinegar use slightly less white vinegar, or slightly more lemon juice.
• Fold in the meat in step 4. Overworking it will make the meat tough
• Mexican twist
  • sub parsley with cilantro
  • sub BBQ seasoning with taco seasoning
  • sub parmesan with cheddar or mozzarella
  • sub apple cider vinegar with lime juice
  • sub half of ketchup with taco sauce