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Mission BBQ Meatloaf Recipe

Mission BBQ Meatloaf Recipe

Ginna Tobin
Meatloaf. Just saying the word brings back childhood memories of mom’s classic ketchup-glazed loaf on a weeknight dinner table. But today? We’re shaking things up with a version that’s smoky, saucy, and straight-up bold – the Mission BBQ Meatloaf Recipe.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 682 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 lbs ground chuck 80/20 blend
  • 1 lb breakfast pork sausage
  • 1 large onion diced (or medium if you want less onion bite)
  • 4 slices of white bread cubed
  • ¼ to ½ cup milk for soaking bread
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce Meat Church’s Womp Sauce recommended
  • Optional: ¼ cup hot Worcestershire sauce like Fireshire for added depth
  • 2 tbsp garlic & herb seasoning or salt & pepper to taste
  • More BBQ sauce for glazing

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine: Ground chuck, Breakfast sausage, Diced onion, Soaked white bread (soaked in milk), Eggs, BBQ sauce, (Optional) Spicy Worcestershire, Garlic & herb seasoning. Mix thoroughly with your hands or gloved hands until evenly blended.
  • Divide mixture into two loaf pans. Press it firmly into the corners and level it off. Wrap tightly with cling wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours (overnight works too). This step helps the loaf hold shape while smoking.
  • Remove the meatloaf from the freezer and loaf pan. It should slide right out. Brush with a binder (like Worcestershire) and season all over with more garlic & herb rub or your favorite BBQ rub.
  • Place the loaf directly on your smoker grates (or a grill-safe tray) at 250°F using post oak wood for that true Texas BBQ flavor. Smoke for about 4 hours, or until internal temp reaches 160°F. It will carry over to 165°F as it rests.
  • Heat your BBQ sauce and brush it generously over the top of the meatloaf during the final 15 minutes. Remove from smoker and let rest for 15 minutes before slicing. This helps the juices redistribute and keeps everything tender.

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Notes

Refrigerator: Wrap leftovers tightly in foil or place in airtight containers. Keeps up to 4 days.
Freezer: Fully cooked meatloaf can be frozen up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat gently in the oven at 300°F.
Reheat Tip: Slice and pan-sear or microwave with a splash of water and foil cover to keep it moist.
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