SMOKED MEAT LOAF

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Here's a new take on a family classic-smoked meat loaf. Make several loaves at once to take full advantage of the space in your smoker during the long cook time; the leftovers freeze nicely. I like to use a serrated knife when I cut this into slices because it's on the delicate side. -Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 cup barbecue sauce, divided
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef
RUB:
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Soak hickory and mesquite chips or pellets; add to smoker according to manufacturer's directions. Heat to 225°. , In a large bowl, combine eggs, onion, bread crumbs, milk, 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into a 10x4-in. loaf on a greased smoker rack. Combine rub ingredients; rub over meat loaf. Place in smoker; smoke until a thermometer reads s145°, about 1 hours. Brush generously with remaining 3/4 cup barbecue sauce. Smoke until a thermometer reads 160°, 10-15 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 937mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.