Mamaw Franklins Barbecued Meatloaf Recipes

MAMA'S MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Some cooks put all ingredients into a loaf pan "raw", but I prefer to sauté the onions first to take the "bite" out of them.
• Drain and set aside to cool.
• Into a large bowl place the ground beef, bread crumbs, catsup, egg, Worcestershire sauce and parsley.
• Add the sautéed onions to this mixture.
• Wash your hands and delve into this mixture like a mad man, squish it between your fingers and mix it very well.
• Form a loaf in a baking dish, leaving at least 1-inch around the sides so fat can drain off.
• Bake at 350°F about 45 minutes or until done.
• Serve this delicious meatloaf as is or with my recipe for curry sauce.

MOMMA'S MMM-MMM-MAGNIFICENT MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Mix the ground beef, sausage, mushrooms, onion, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, egg, oatmeal, garlic powder, pepper, and Cheddar cheese together in a large bowl until evenly mixed. Form into a loaf and place in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Lie the bacon strips across the top of the meatloaf.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

ALL-AMERICAN BARBECUE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• Crush the crackers. I use the food processor to get finer crumbs.
• Mix the meat, soup, and egg together with the seasonings.
• Add cracker crumbs until the texture is firm but not dry.
• Press the meatloaf mixture into a loaf pan.
• Bake until almost done.
• Top with barbecue sauce and American cheese. Continue baking until sauce is heated, cheese is melted and meatloaf is done (160° on the meat thermometer).
• Muffin variation: Divide meatloaf mixture into 6 even portions.
• Press into large size muffin tin that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
• If adding a sauce, form a well in the top of each muffin.
• Check baking time carefully, as the smaller size allows the dish to bake more quickly. I have found that baking time is reduced to about 35 minutes in this form.

SMOKED BARBECUE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat a smoker to 225°F.
• Combine the meat, eggs, bread crumbs, milk, barbecue sauce, and soup mix. Shape the mixture into a tube or loaf and place it inside a tin baking pan. Place the pan inside the smoker for 4 hours. Pat uses cured applewood in the smoker.
• Serve with a ribbon of your favorite barbecue sauce with grilled onions on top.

BBQ MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Put the bacon in a large saute pan and cook over medium heat until most of the fat has rendered and the bacon is crispy, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon to a large bowl. Increase the heat slightly (between medium and medium-high) and add the onions to the bacon fat in the pan and cook until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook until tender, about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Transfer to the bowl with the bacon. Stir in the chopped ribs and pulled pork. Cool completely.
• Add the beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, mustard powder, smoked paprika, basil, thyme, 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (depending on how salty the ribs and pulled pork are) and several heavy grinds of pepper. Use your hands to mix until well combined. Form into a 9-by-3 1/2-inch loaf that is about 2 inches tall on the prepared baking sheet. Spread 1/4 cup of the BBQ sauce evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
• Bake for 30 minutes, and then spread the remaining 1/4 cup BBQ sauce on top of the partially cooked meatloaf. Continue to bake until a thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 45 more minutes.
• Serve with additional warm BBQ sauce alongside.

QUICK & EASY BBQ MEATLOAF (5 INGREDIENTS)

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except 1/4 cup of the barbecue sauce.
• Shape into loaf in 12x8-inch baking dish.
• Bake at 375°F for 45 to 50 minutes or until cooked through. Let stand 5 minutes. Top with remaining barbecue sauce.

MAMAW FRANKLIN'S BARBECUED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Combine the first 7 ingredients.
• Shape meatloaf into a ring and place in a dutch oven.
• In a bowl, mix together the worcestershire sauce, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, water and onion.
• Pour over meat and fill hole with sauce.
• Baste one or twice while cooking.
• Bake, covered, in dutch oven at 350 degree for approximately 1 hour, 30 minutes or until done.