How to Slow Grill Meatloaf _ Recipe

**Grill-Mastered Meatloaf: A Flavorful Adventure**

**Introduction**

Welcome to a sizzling culinary journey where tradition meets innovation on the grill! As the host exclaims, "I'm going down to the house of sausage. I've got my barbecue shoes on, going down to the house for sausage," we embark on an exciting recipe that's "real easy to do." Today, we're crafting a mouthwatering meatloaf right on the grill, perfect for those who appreciate bold flavors and a touch of grilling magic.

**Ingredients**

Let's gather your essentials for this delectable creation:

- **Natural Casing Sausage**: For that authentic sausage flavor.

- **Bacon**: A quarter pound to add smokiness and richness.

- **Mushrooms, Red Bell Pepper, Green Bell Pepper, Onion**: Cooked El Dente for a perfect balance of crunch and softness.

- **Ground Chuck (4-5 lbs)**: Opt for this for the best flavor; if unavailable, 80/20 ground beef works well.

- **Spices**: Salt, pepper, garlic flakes to enhance the meat's profile.

- **Sauce**: Barbecue Pit Boys vodka sauce or ketchup for a tangy kick.

- **Shredded Cheese**: Adds creaminess and melts beautifully.

- **Pepperoni, Pineapple Slices, Jalapeño Slices**: Toppings that elevate your meatloaf to new heights.

- **Hardwood Chunks**: Maple is suggested, but any hardwood adds a nice smoky touch.

**Instructions**

1. **Preparing Ingredients**

- Start by frying the natural casing sausages and removing their casings. This step releases flavors while maintaining texture.

- Cook your bacon until crispy; this adds both flavor and texture.

- Sauté mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions until they're just tender—El Dente ensures a perfect balance of crispiness and softness.

2. **Mixing and Shaping the Meatloaf**

- In a large bowl, mix 4-5 lbs of ground chuck with your preferred seasonings: salt, pepper, and garlic flakes. This blend forms the foundation of your meatloaf.

- Shape the mixture into a loaf, about an inch and a half thick. Ensure it's tightly packed to hold everything together.

3. **Seasoning and Adding Layers**

- Lightly coat the meatloaf with sauce—whether Barbecue Pit Boys vodka sauce or ketchup—and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.

- Layer your cooked vegetables, sausage, bacon, pepperoni, pineapple slices, and jalapeños. This layering technique mimics a pizza's "works," offering a burst of flavors in every bite.

4. **Grilling Process**

- Set up your grill for indirect cooking at 325°F. Place the meatloaf opposite the hot coals to avoid direct flames.

- Add hardwood chunks, like maple, to infuse a smoky aroma into your dish.

- Use a turkey baster to remove excess fat during grilling, ensuring even cooking and preventing flare-ups.

**Finishing Touches**

Once cooked through (about an hour, depending on grill heat), let the meatloaf rest. Slice it and serve, savoring the harmonious blend of smoky, spicy, and sweet flavors that make this dish unforgettable.

**Serving Suggestions**

- **With Sides**: Pair with classic barbecue sides like coleslaw or cornbread for a complete meal.

- **As Burgers**: If leftovers are on hand, form patties for a tasty grilled burger variation.

**Conclusion**

This meatloaf isn't just a meal; it's an experience that brings together the best of grilling and traditional cooking. The host encourages you to visit their website for more recipes, assuring you of "real good eating."

**Final Note**

As the host says, "through the miracle of time," your grilled meatloaf will become a culinary triumph. So, roll up your sleeves, fire up the grill, and get ready to create something extraordinary that everyone will rave about!

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sausage I got my barbecue shoes on welcome to barbecue pit boys.com today we're going to do a meatloaf on the grill and it's real easy to do now if you've never had meatloaf off the grill before you got to definitely check this out this is some real good eating and uh in fact let's get this started now here I've got some uh Natural Casing sausage the first thing I want to do is start frying this up and you just uh remove the uh sausage from the Natural Casing then here I've got some bacon and uh might want to put about a/4 lound of bacon in there it smells good all now here we got some cut up mushrooms and we got some uh red bell pepper green bell pepper we got some onion and you want to uh cook them El Dente you don't want to overcook them you just want to basically soften them up a little bit these are almost ready to go I'll pull them off the grill now here we've got some uh fresh ground Chuck and we're going to use about four to five lbs of it CU we're going to make a loaf now you want to use ground chuck whenever you can for best flavor if you can't get ground Chuck we're using 80/20 then here we're going to make it a loaf about an inch and a half thick you want to tighten it up real good keeps it all together all right now you want to place it on the grill opposite the hot coals we're going to be doing some indirect grilling here and uh here I've got some spices you know a little bit of salt little pepper a little bit of uh garlic flake in there and here we've got some sauce and here we this is uh happens to be some uh Barbecue Pit Boys vodka sauce you could use ketchup or whatever sauce you got going around and just spread a thin layer and here we've got some shredded cheese and then you load it all up all those uh fresh cooked veggies and sausage and bacon and here I've got some pepperoni and of course this is a uh it's like a pizza with the works and of course you got to throw on some fresh slices of pineapple and then top it off with some sliced jalapeno peppers all right and then here we're putting on a couple chunks of hardwood this happens to be some Maple use what hardwood you got I'm going to add a nice Smoky flavor to this meatloaf all right we're about halfway through we've been uh cooking this about 325° fah we're about halfway in like I said maybe 20 25 minutes this might take you an hour to do it'll be all depends on how hot your coals are and then here we're using a turkey baster to take off the excess fat put the cover on all right now through the miracle of time this meat loaf is done take a look at that now of course you can serve this up with your favorite sides or uh or do like we like make a burger out of it so the next time you're looking for a recipe barbecue you check out the barbecu pit boys.com\n"