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Midnight Meatloaf

September 05, 2023
Ever wondered what happens when classic comfort food takes a late-night coffee break? Meet the Hazy Midnight Meatloaf—a brown sugar & coffee rub–kissed masterpiece that turns your backyard BBQ into a moonlit flavor party. This ain’t your grandma’s...
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BBQ After Dark: Hazy Midnight Meatloaf with spice rub and side dish on a rustic wooden cutting board.
Feeds 6-8
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1.5 hours
Total Time 2 hours

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Jar of 'Hazy Midnight' brown sugar and coffee rub from Flavor Expedition Co. with ingredients around it.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for best juiciness)
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 8 strips bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup Italian panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 3 Tbsp Hazy Midnight (Brown Sugar & Coffee Rub)
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for color)

Instructions

  1. Fire Up the Smoker

    • Preheat your smoker to a steady 325 °F. If you’re feeling wild, toss in a handful of hickory or applewood chips for extra swagger.

  2. Mix the Magic

    • In a roomy bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, chopped bacon, eggs, breadcrumbs, milk, cheddar, and all the Hazy Midnight rub. Use your hands (yes, get messy) to blend until just combined. Overworking = sad loaf.

  3. Loaf It Up

    • Shape the mixture into a tight loaf about 9″ long and 5″ wide. Place it on a foil-lined rack or grate, fat side up.

  4. Smoke ’til Glorious

    • Slide the loaf into the smoker. Keep it low and slow at 325 °F, smoking until the internal temperature hits 165 °F—roughly 1½ hours.

  5. Rest & Revel

    • Remove the meatloaf and let it rest for 10 minutes under a loose foil tent. This locks in juices and keeps you from crying happy tears all over.

  6. Slice & Serve

    • Garnish with parsley (if using), slice thick, and serve with your favorite sides—mashed potatoes, tangy slaw, or just an unashamed pile of napkins.


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Midnight Meatloaf

September 05, 2023

Featured Flavor Hazy Midnight
Feeds6-8
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1.5 hours
Total Time2 hours
Ever wondered what happens when classic comfort food takes a late-...

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 for best juiciness)
  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 8 strips bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup Italian panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
  • 3 Tbsp Hazy Midnight (Brown Sugar & Coffee Rub)
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for color)

Instructions

  1. Fire Up the Smoker

    • Preheat your smoker to a steady 325 °F. If you’re feeling wild, toss in a handful of hickory or applewood chips for extra swagger.

  2. Mix the Magic

    • In a roomy bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, chopped bacon, eggs, breadcrumbs, milk, cheddar, and all the Hazy Midnight rub. Use your hands (yes, get messy) to blend until just combined. Overworking = sad loaf.

  3. Loaf It Up

    • Shape the mixture into a tight loaf about 9″ long and 5″ wide. Place it on a foil-lined rack or grate, fat side up.

  4. Smoke ’til Glorious

    • Slide the loaf into the smoker. Keep it low and slow at 325 °F, smoking until the internal temperature hits 165 °F—roughly 1½ hours.

  5. Rest & Revel

    • Remove the meatloaf and let it rest for 10 minutes under a loose foil tent. This locks in juices and keeps you from crying happy tears all over.

  6. Slice & Serve

    • Garnish with parsley (if using), slice thick, and serve with your favorite sides—mashed potatoes, tangy slaw, or just an unashamed pile of napkins.


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