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Smoked Cherry BBQ Meatloaf

Ingredients
  • 2 lb ground beef, 80/20
  • 3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs or panko
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Cherry BBQ Glaze (Use Cherry Ketchup if glaze unready)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    • Optional
  • 1/3 cup finely grated carrot, for a little sweetness and moisture
    • For finishing
  • Remaining Cherry BBQ Glaze
  • Oil or nonstick spray for rack
Instructions
    Preheat the smoker:
  1. 1
    Preheat the smoker to 275°F. Lightly oil a wire rack or smoker-safe tray. Set up a drip pan underneath if desired.
    2. Make the panade:
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for about 5 minutes so the crumbs absorb the liquid.
    3. Mix the meatloaf:
  3. 3
    To the breadcrumb mixture, add: eggs, 2 tablespoons Cherry BBQ Glaze, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, sage, salt, pepper, grated carrot, if using. Stir to combine.
  4. 4
    Add the ground beef. Mix gently with your hands just until combined. Do not overmix.
    5. Shape the loaves:
  5. 5
    Divide the mixture into 2 equal portions. Shape each into a loaf about: 7–8 inches long, 3–3 1/2 inches wide, and about 2 inches thick
  6. 6
    Place the loaves on the prepared rack with space between them.
    7. Smoke the meatloaf:
  7. 7
    Place the loaves in the smoker. Smoke at 275°F until the internal temperature reaches about 130–140°F. Brush on the first coat of Cherry BBQ Glaze. Continue smoking until the loaves reach about 150–155°F. Brush on a second coat of glaze. Continue cooking until the center reaches 160–165°F.
    8. Rest and serve:
  8. 8
    Remove the meatloaves from the smoker.
  9. 9
    Rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
  10. 10
    Serve with extra Cherry BBQ Glaze on the side.
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