ASIAN MEATLOAF WITH PEANUT BUTTER SAUCE

Asian Meatloaf with Peanut Butter Sauce image

Provided by Pat Duran

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 19

LOAF
2 lb ground turkey
1 c plain bread crumbs
8 oz can crushed pineapple, drained, reserve juice
1/2 c each chopped onion and red or green bell peppers
1/4 c diced celery
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 c evaporated milk
1/4 c soy sauce
1 Tbsp finely minced fresh ginger
1/2 tsp black pepper
SAUCE
1/2 c orange juice and reserved pineapple juice to make 1/2 cup
1/2 c soy sauce
1/2 c creamy peanut butter or nutty
2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
2 Tbsp heaping brown sugar
1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger
1 tsp minced garlic

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350^; Spray a loaf pan with non-stick vegetable spray. Set aside. LOAF: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mixing well to blend all the ingredients. Place in prepared loaf pan. Bake for about 45 minutes, remove from oven and spread about 1/4 of a cup of the sauce or a little more and bake for 10 minutes more. Serve remaining sauce at the table.
2. SAUCE Bring all ingredients to a boil; stirring constantly,lower heat and cook until thickened. Pour 1/4 cup over meatloaf 10 minutes before end of loafs cooking time. Serve remainder at the table. So Good-Enjoy!