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dill pickle meatloaf

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Valerie Quinn
@VQuinn
Normal, IL

This is a great recipe for meatloaf fans who also love the flavor of dill!

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For dill pickle meatloaf

  • MEATLOAF
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1 sm
    onion, finely chopped
  • 6
    baby carrots, grated (or one whole carrot) optional
  • 1/2 c
    dill pickle juice
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 1 clove
    minced garlic
  • 1 tsp
    dijon mustard
  • 1 c
    saltine cracker crumbs
  • 1 1/2 lb
    lean ground beef
  • TOPPING
  • 1/4 c
    dill pickles, chopped (or use dill pickle relish)
  • 1/4 c
    ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp
    water
  • 3 tsp
    brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    worcestershire sauce

How To Make dill pickle meatloaf

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2
    Using a large mixing bowl, beat the egg. Stir in onion, carrot, pickle juice, garlic, mustard, and pepper. Add cracker crumbs and mix. Add the ground beef and mix using your hands until all ingredients are evenly blended.
  • 3
    Form into a rectangular loaf approxiimately 3-4" high. Put the meatloaf on a wire cooking rack then place into in a 9"x13" oven-safe pan. The rack allows any excess fat to drain from the meat. Indent the top of the meatloaf a bit using your fingers. This helps keep the topping from running off.
  • 4
    Make the topping by combining chopped pickles, ketchup, water, brown sugar, and worcestershire sauce. Pour on top of the meatloaf. Avoid drizzling down the sides, as it may burn in the bottom of the pan.
  • 5
    Bake 1 hour or until no longer pink in center. Internal temp should be at least 160 degrees. Cover meatloaf with foil and let it rest 4-5 minutes. Slice and serve. We enjoy this with smashed potatoes, buttered peas, and a glass of red wine.
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