Carolina Meatloaf Food

CLASSIC MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
• Combine the meatloaf mix, breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs, onion, garlic, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf about 9 inches by 5 inches. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
• Stir the brown sugar together with the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl for the glaze. Brush the top and sides of the meatloaf all over with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

THE BEST MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
• Whisk the eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce and 2 teaspoons salt in a large bowl until completely combined. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and lightly golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add 3 tablespoons of the ketchup and cook until most of the moisture has evaporated and the mixture is thick and brick red colored, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the onions cool slightly. Then add them to the beaten eggs and mix to combine.
• Add the beef to the egg and onion mixture. Break up the meat with a fork or wooden spoon, and then mix to thoroughly combine; you don't want to see any lumps of raw beef. Add the panko and mix to combine. Stir the meat vigorously with a wooden spoon for about 7 seconds; it will become more homogenous and tackier.
• Transfer the meat to the prepared baking sheet and shape into a 9-by-5-inch loaf. Smooth the top and evenly spread the remaining ketchup over top. Bake for 5 minutes, and then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees. Continue to bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf registers 150 degrees F, 30 to 35 minutes. Allow the meatloaf to rest for 20 minutes before slicing.

SOUTHERN MEATLOAF RECIPE

Steps:

• Place ketchup in a small mixing bowl.
• Add brown sugar.
• Add yellow mustard.
• Stir well. Set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, break the bread into small pieces.
• Crumble the saltines and add to the bowl.
• Add the milk.
• Stir well to moisten the bread and saltines. Use more milk if needed. Set aside for 5 minutes.
• Chop the onions very fine. Set aside.
• Crumble the ground beef on top of the moistened bread and saltines.
• Add the lightly beaten egg.
• Add the onions.
• Add the garlic powder.
• Add the Worcestershire Sauce.
• Add the ground mustard.
• Add the black pepper.
• Gently mix all the ingredients together until fully combined.
• Place the meat mixture in a baking loaf pan.
• Press the meat firmly into the pan.
• Turn the meat mixture out onto a sheet pan that has been lined with aluminum foil.
• Bake at 350F degrees for 40 minutes.
• Pour the sauce over the top of the meatloaf, spread with a spoon to cover the top.
• Continue to bake, 15 to 20 minutes longer until meatloaf is done.
• Internal temperature should reach 160 degrees.
• Remove pan from oven, set on wire rack to cool and rest for 10-15 minutes.
• Slice as needed.
• Enjoy!

CAROLINA MEATLOAF

Steps:

• 1. In large bowl mix, egg, sauce, milk, onion, pepper, celery,bread crumbs, salt and pepper together. Crumble ground beef into this. Shape this into 2 (two) loaves. Place these into a 9x13 inch pan. Or can freeze one at this point.
• 2. Bake at 350 degrees for 1-1/2 hours. Remove from oven during last ten minutes of baking. Whisk ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar together, Pour over meatloaf, and return to oven for remaining 10 minutes.
• 3. Allow to cool slightly and will slice better. Great for cold meatloaf sandwiches.