How to Make Bacon-Wrapped Pork Meatloaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something special about meatloaf that just brings a sense of comfort and nostalgia. It's a classic dish that many of us remember from our childhood, usually made with ground beef and smothered in a tasty tomato-based glaze. But what if we told you there's a way to take this traditional dish to a whole new level of deliciousness? Enter: Bacon-Wrapped Pork Meatloaf.

This recipe takes the concept of meatloaf and kicks it up a notch by using a mix of ground pork and seasonings to ...

Read more

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground pork*
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup skim milk
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard (grainy or non-grainy, depending on preference)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ¾ cup bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 8 strips bacon (apple-smoked preferred)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking pan with a few layers of aluminum foil and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add the eggs, milk, mustard, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Whisk until everything is evenly combined. Add the ground pork, breadcrumbs, and parsley. Mix until combined.
  • Transfer the meat to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a 9 by 5-inch loaf. Arrange the bacon across the top of the meatloaf and bake for about 55 to 65 minutes until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 160 degrees F, on an instant-read thermometer.
  • Remove from the oven to a cutting board and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Nutrition

    352 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 131mg
    • Sodium: 725mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 68mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 425mg