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 mins
Cook Time4 hours hrs
Resting time5 minutes mins
Total Time4 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Cost: $10
- 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
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
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.
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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