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<\/figure>\n\n\nSmoking Meatloaf on a Pellet Grill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you are like most people then you are probably used to preparing your meatloaf recipe and then popping it into the oven. As you can imagine, there are some differences to making smoked meatloaf using a pellet grill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To begin with, there is the timing. When you bake your meatloaf, it should typically take about an hour. With a pellet grill ground beef mix can take a lot longer to cook – often up to three hours or more. Thus, you will need to prepare accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other difference, of course, is the taste! The smoked meatloaf recipe is imbued with a gorgeous smoky flavor. On top of this, the addition of the barbecue sauce also helps to give it a more BBQ meatloaf feel to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, some people imagine that smoking meatloaf can cause the dish to dry out as it is smoked for a longer period of time. However, there is just as much chance of this happening in the oven! What’s more, I will be offering you plenty of tips and tricks<\/a> to ensure that this doesn’t happen to your dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you are using a pellet grill, it is only natural to wonder which wood pellets you should be using for your smoked meatloaf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, this all depend on your preferences – I know that some people have favorites that they like to add to every BBQ recipe. However, I am a fan of matching the wood chips<\/a> to the meat that you are using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, I find that hickory is a good match for ground beef. Make sure to use this sparingly, though, and to add plenty of oak to the hopper to ensure that your smoked meatloaf doesn’t come out tasting bitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, if ground pork is your main ingredient, opt for something on the sweet side like apple or cherry – most fruit woods would do the trick here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Related Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Preheat the pellet smoker to 275\u00b0F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Combine the ground meat, seasonings, bread crumbs, and half the BBQ sauce in a bowl. Mix well. Shape into a loaf shape and place in a pan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a small bowl, combine the ingredients of the BBQ rub together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sprinkle the rub over the meatloaf, gently pressing into the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Place the meatloaf on the grill and smoke meatloaf for two hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take the meatloaf out of the smoker and coat the top and sides of it with the rest of the BBQ sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Place back in the smoker and smoke meatloaf until the internal temperature reaches 165 F.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rest for a few minutes before cutting and serving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I know that beef and pork are par for the course here but there is no harm in switching things up. A lot of people like to use a mixture of meats. As such, you can combine a pound of pork and a pound of beef. Or, if you want to give it a kick, throw in some spicy Italian sausage into the mix.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Pellets Should You Use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Smoked Meatloaf Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Method<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step 1<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Step 2<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Step 3<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Meat for Your Smoked Meatloaf – What Should You Use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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