Brown Sugar Bourbon BBQ Meatloaf

This is by far my favorite recipe for meatloaf. I love meatloaf with ketchup, but what about FRESH homemade BBQ Sauce? One word. Amazing!

Brown Sugar Bourbon BBQ Meatloaf

• 3 lbs lean Ground Beef or Turkey
• 2 large Eggs; whisked
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs, crushed Saltines or Ritz Crackers
• 1/2 cup White Onion; chopped
• 1/4 cup Carrot; chopped
• 1/2 cup Bell Pepper; minced
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
• 3 Tablespoons Pickled Jalapeno Juice
• 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar Bourbon BBQ Sauce
• 2 Garlic Cloves; finely minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian Herbs
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 4 cups Brown Sugar Bourbon BBQ Sauce

1. In small bowl, combine breadcrumbs or crushed crackers and milk. Rest for 5 minutes to form a paste.
2. In large bowl, combine everything but the 4 cups of BBQ sauce and hand mix until just incorporated. Be sure not over-mix or the meat will become tough and dry.
3. Place 2 slices of bread in the bottom of a loaf pan and press meat mixture over top; cover with foil. NOTE: If you place it in the fridge for an hour or overnight it allows the flavors to marry and amplifies the flavors.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F.
5. Spread half of BBQ sauce over the meat and cover with foil. Bake for 45 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check its internal temperature; it should be around 125°F to 130°F. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and drain the excess fat. Top with the remaining BBQ sauce and cook an until internal temperature reaches 135°F; about 10 minutes.
6. Serve with Mashed Potatoes, gravy, and your preferred greens!
7. Enjoy!

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