Marshy Meatloaf
I created this meatloaf recipe to "sweeten the pot", both literally and figuratively. It incorporates ginger, ground sausage and a brown sugar topping for a sweet/spicy twist on an American classic. I'd like to dedicate this recipe to friends Erica Trivette, Sarah Paul, and Becky Clutter, without whom I would have less inspiration to cook creatively and post my recipes online. I would also like to recognize my mother and grandmother for providing great food and the very plate upon which the meatloaf is displayed below.
-Marsh
Loaf Ingredients
- 1.2-1.25 pounds ground sirloin (typical grocery packaged amount)
- 1/3 pound raw Jimmy Dean Sausage ("Hot" variety, or regular if you prefer)
- 2 large eggs or 3 small eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, to taste
- 3/4 cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Topping Ingredients
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 generous tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 dash hot sauce or to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2-3/4 cup light brown sugar
Directions
In saucepan over medium heat, ladle with olive oil.
Add garlic to pan, then onions a few seconds later (do not allow garlic to burn).
Stir together and salt thoroughly to draw out moisture.
Sauté for a few minutes then set aside.
In a bowl add ground sirloin, sausage, cooled onion/garlic, eggs, milk, ginger, and salt/pepper.
Mix thoroughly with hands.
Add cracker crumbs and mix in.
Place mixture in a tin, form a log on a baking pan, or place on a meatloaf rack so that the fat will drain off.
In another bowl, mix together ketchup, mustard, hot sauce, and pepper.
Spread sauce evenly on top of loaf.
Top the sauced loaf with a layer of brown sugar.
Bake in preheated oven at 350F for 1 hour. Serve with Rice.
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