Traeger Smoked Meatloaf with Bacon Mixed In
Moist, tender, and loaded with flavor, there's plenty of smoky goodness in this amazing meatloaf!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 389kcal
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 pound ground pork lean
- 4 slices bacon finely chopped
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp dehydrated onion flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
For the sauce:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp mustard powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl, tear the sliced bread into small pieces and add the milk. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, pork, bacon, eggs, and spices to a medium-sized bowl. Add the soaked bread and any leftover milk. Mix well without over-mixing.
- Form the meatloaf into a loaf and lift it carefully to the grill pan.
- Smoke the meatloaf at 180-F for 30 minutes, then turn up the heat to 350-F and smoke for an additional 40 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 130-F.
- When the meatloaf has reached 130-F, top it with about 1/2 of the sauce. Reserve the rest of the sauce for adding at the table.
- Continue to smoke at 350-F for an additional 20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165-F.
- Let rest for 15 minutes then slice and serve.
To make the sauce:
- To make the sauce, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and spices in a small bowl.
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
- I use hardwood pellets for this recipe, but you can use what you've got.
- A 1/4 tsp of chipotle or cayenne powder will add a bit of zip to this recipe if you like it spicy, and add some to the sauce, too!
- Regular sliced bacon is best for this recipe, and avoid any flavored bacon (like maple).
Nutrition
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 476mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg