Smoked Meatloaf on a Kamado Joe | Better Than Grandma's Recipe

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: store-brand barbecue sauce

Homemade sauce can cut sugar and preservatives.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner while ground pork is often cheaper.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are whole grain and gluten-free, while crackers are more affordable.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: sugar-free ketchup

💰Cheaper: generic ketchup

Generic brands are often less expensive.

Set up your grill for indirect heat and preheat to 225°F.

Create a two-part pan with holes in the bottom of an 8x10 aluminum pan and aluminum foil balls to catch grease.

Cook chopped onions until soft and translucent, then remove from heat.

In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs with panko breadcrumbs.

Add ground beef and the onion mixture, mixing gently with gloves to combine.

Transfer the meatloaf mixture to the aluminum pan with holes and shape it into a loaf.

Place the meatloaf pan directly on the grate of the smoker.

Smoke for 3 to 4 hours, adding soaked wood chips for extra flavor.

During the last 30 minutes, brush the meatloaf with a barbecue glaze made from barbecue sauce and brown sugar.

When the internal temperature reaches 160°F, remove from the smoker and let rest for 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

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