Maple Smoked Meatloaf

Name: Maple Smoked Meatloaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lb ground beef (80/20); 1/2 lb ground pork; 3/4 cup breadcrumbs; 2 eggs; 1 small yellow onion (finely diced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1.5 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1/3 cup pure maple syrup; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

180 min 8 servings easy

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Maple Smoked Meatloaf

A classic meatloaf smoked on the grill with a sweet and tangy maple glaze — comfort food with a BBQ twist.

Prep

20 min

Cook

150 min

Total

180 min

Servings

Difficulty

easy

Smoking a meatloaf changes everything. The wood smoke penetrates the ground meat, and since there's no loaf pan, the entire surface develops bark. The maple glaze on top becomes sticky and caramelized. This is not your grandmother's meatloaf.

Ingredients

Servings

Meatloaf

Maple Glaze

Instructions

Mix the meatloaf

Combine all meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl. Mix gently — don't overwork or it'll be dense.

Shape

Form into a log shape on a sheet of parchment paper, about 10 inches long and 5 inches wide.

Make the glaze

Whisk together maple syrup, ketchup, vinegar, and paprika.

Smoke

Place meatloaf (on parchment) directly on smoker grate at 250°F with hickory or maple wood. Smoke for 2 hours.

Glaze and finish

Brush generously with maple glaze. Continue smoking for 30 more minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F and glaze is set.

Rest

Rest 10 minutes before slicing. The glaze will firm up.

Serving Suggestions

Slice thick and serve with mashed potatoes and maple smoked beans for the ultimate comfort plate.