Recipes

Slow Grilled Meatloaf

Meatloaf with the Works, grilled indirect over an open fire, will put your Momma’s meatloaf recipe to shame, as demonstrated by the BBQ Pit Boys.

Author

The BBQ Pit Boys

Servings

4

Category

Dinner, Meatloaf

Ingredients

• Ground Chuck 80/20 – 4-5 lbs.
• Bacon – ¼ lb. regular sliced pork belly style
• Pepperoni – 8 oz.
• Sausage – 2-4 links (16 oz.), removed from natural casings. Or use favorite sausage.
• Jalapenos – 2, sliced with seeds (remove seeds and meat for a milder flavor)
• Shredded Cheese – 16 oz.
• Pineapple – 1 can sliced rings
• Mushrooms – 1 cup
• Red Bell Peppers – 1, sliced
• Green Bell Pepper – 1, sliced
• Yellow Onion – 1, sliced 1/8”-1/4” thick rings
• SPG – to taste
• Vodka – 1 cup
• Ketchup – 1 quart
• Apple Cider Vinegar – 1 cup
• Cumin – 1 Tablespoon
• Chili Powder – 1 Tablespoon
• Cayenne Pepper – 1 Tablespoon
• Garlic Powder – ½ Tablespoon
• Salt – 1/8 cup
• Sugar – ¼ cup
• Lemon Juice – 1, fresh squeezed.

Directions

1. Your favorite side dish
2. Hamburger buns or hoagie rolls
3. Bring grill temperature up to 325 degrees Fahrenheit, with coals offset for indirect cooking.
4. Combine all ingredients in a pan over direct heat, or on a stove top.
5. Simmer 20 minutes and remove.
6. Cut onion into ¼” rings; slice red/green peppers and mushrooms. Slice jalapenos set to side.
7. Place a large cast iron skillet directly over coals.
8. Combine sausage and bacon in skillet. Fry for a couple of minutes before adding vegetables.
9. Add in red bell peppers, green bell peppers, onion, and mushrooms.
10. Sauté until al dente or soft.
11. Remove from direct heat.
12. Flatten ground chuck evenly over baking pan, 1 ½” thick.
13. Sprinkle meat with SPG.
14. Pour Vodka BBQ Sauce over meat, spread evenly.
15. Add 8 – 12 oz. of Italian blend shredded cheese over top of meat, or use your favorite cheese.
16. Add sautéed vegetables with sausage and bacon over the top.
17. Cover with pieces of sliced pepperoni.
18. Place 6-8 sliced pineapple on top.
19. Add on some jalapeno slices.
20. Place pan on grill opposite hot coals for indirect cooking. Place lid on grill.
21. Maintain 325 degrees Fahrenheit grill temperature.
22. After 25 minutes, uncover and rotate for even cooking.
23. Remove excess grease from pan using a turkey baster. You may have to do this more than once depending on your meat.
24. Cover grill and cook another 25-30 minutes.
25. Remove meatloaf from grill.
26. Slice meatloaf into serving size pieces.
27. Serve on a plate with smoked beans, cole slaw, or mashed potatoes.
28. Put on a bun for a juicy burger.
29. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!!