Smoked Meatloaf Sandwich

Smoked Meatloaf Sandwich

Get ready for the ultimate flavor explosion with this epic smoked meatloaf recipe! We're taking the classic comfort food to a whole new level by infusing it with smoky goodness on a pellet grill and finishing it off with a crispy crust on a Blackstone griddle.

In this recipe, we'll walk you through every step of the process, from mixing up the perfect meatloaf blend to mastering the art of smoking and searing. You won't believe how the smoky aroma and rich flavors enhance this family favorite.

Ingredients:

  • Bacon up or Butter
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped 
  • 1 1/2 Pounds Ground Beef
  • 1 Cup Milk
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
  • 3 tsp Heifer Dust or your favorite seasoning combination

For the Heifer Dust:

  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper(adjust for heat preference)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Glaze:

  • 1/2 Cup Ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp Yellow Mustard
  • 1 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

Sandwiches: 

  • 4 Tbsp Butter
  • Bacon Up ( Recommended but can use butter or tallo8 Slices of your favorite Bread
  • 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise
  • 8 Slices of your Favorite Cheese

Instructions: 

  • Step 1 - Preheat griddle to low. Add bacon up or butter and add onions. Cook till marbleized.
  • Step 2 - While cooking onions, put ground chuck in a bowl and add the panko bread crumbs. Then season meat with about a teaspoon of Heifer Dust. Add the onions to the meat bowl. In a measuring cup, add milk and egg and whisk together. Add worshtishire and mix. Add milk to meat and mix well but don't over mix it.
  • Step 3 - When mixed put on a aluminum foil coated pan and make a loaf or put in loaf pan. Put more Heifer Dust on top.
  • Step 4 - Put meat in a 275-300 degree smoker for about 1 hour. Meanwhile, mix the glaze ingredients together and set aside.
  • Step 5 - After meatloaf has been in smoker for about 30 minutes, add some glaze and spread around the top of the meat and let cook another 30 minutes. When done, remove from smoker and slice on a cutting board.
  • Step 6 - Heat the griddle back up and add the butter covering the griddle. Drop some bacon up and add the sliced meatloaf. On the other side of the griddle put down some butter bread and toast both sides as well as crusting both sides of the meatloaf slices.
  • Step 7 -  Once all is toasted, add mayo to the bread. Add cheese to each slice of meat. Put 2 pieces of meatloaf to each bread bottom. Add the top, and some glaze, slice and enjoy.

**Recipe courtesy of The Hungry Hussey

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About Riverbend Cattle Company

Riverbend Cattle Company is a cattle ranch located on the shores of the Withlacoochee River and Bonnet Lake, just outside historic Floral City, Florida. We raise grass-fed, grain-finished beef cattle in a compassionate and sustainable manner so that the beef is healthy and tastes amazing.

We offer a one-stop shop for families and individuals that want to incorporate a healthy and local meat diet into their lives. Our mission is to carry on the rich Florida farming history by offering and supporting local families and their recipes, handed down for generations. 

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