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smoked meatloaf with bbq glaze on white platter.
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Smoked Meatloaf with BBQ Glaze

This easy smoked meatloaf recipe with a simple BBQ glaze is a delicious way to enjoy classic American comfort food. A great starter recipe for the smoker!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Resting time5 minutes
Total Time4 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Author: Dee
Cost: $10

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 pounds ground beef 80/20 works best
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onions
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup barbecue sauce
  • ½ cup Ritz cracker crumbs or dried breadcrumbs

Topping

  • ½ cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat smoker to 225℉
  • Add the eggs to a large mixing bowl, and beat slightly
  • Add the ground beef, dried onions, garlic powder, salt, pepper, BBQ sauce, cracker crumbs, and mix gently with hands until combined
  • Form into loaf shape, and place on grill topper (tray with vent holes)
  • Place meatloaf in smoker. Insert temperature probe, if using. Add woodchips, and cook for 2 hours. Brush with BBQ sauce, and cook for 2 more hours or until internal temperature is 160℉ according to a meat thermometer
  • Remove from smoker, and allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing

Notes

We use a Masterbuilt Electric smoker, but the basic recipe can be used with any smoker.
Use your favorite BBQ sauce here. Use your favorite wood chips -- I like hickory, cherry and mesquite.
Use a grill topper or similar tray with holes for venting. This allows the smoke to penetrate the loaf.
Be careful not to overmix the meat. When you can form it into a loaf, it is ready to go.
Total cooking time may vary with different smokers.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 555mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg

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