Not Your Mama’s Meatloaf: The Ultimate Smoked Meatloaf Recipe
Prep Time:
45 Mins
Cook Time:
3-4 Hours
Say goodbye to dry, boring meatloaf forever. This Smoked Meatloaf recipe takes a classic family favorite and infuses it with deep, wood-fired flavor and a signature tacky BBQ glaze.
Tools & Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound - ground beef
- 1 pound - ground pork
- 1 pound - ground turkey
- 2/3 cup - ketchup
- 1/4 cup - tomato paste
- 1 tsp - apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp - Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp - chipotle powder
- 6 ounces - barbecue-flavored corn chips, finely ground (about 3 cups)
- 3 - large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 - garlic cloves, finely grated
- 1 - small onion, grated
- 2 tsp - kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Step 1
Whisk together ketchup, tomato paste, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and chipotle powder in a large bowl. Set aside about 1/3 of this mixture for the glaze.
Step 2
Pulse the corn chips in a food processor until finely ground. Transfer to a separate large bowl.
Step 3
Add the ketchup mixture (except the portion set aside) and eggs to the ground corn chips. Stir to combine and let sit for 10 minutes to soften the chips.
Step 4
Add the garlic, onion, ground beef, ground pork, ground turkey, salt, and pepper to the corn chip mixture. Mix well with your hands.
Step 5
Preheat smoker to 275°F.
Step 6
Form the meat mixture into a loaf.
Step 7
Wrap in Aluminum Foil and Smoke the meatloaf for 1 hour 30-45 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 130 degrees F (54 degrees C).
Step 8
Cut open any foil and pull it back if using. Brush the reserved glaze over the top.
Step 9
Continue to cook for 1 hour 25-30 minutes more, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Step 10
Let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
