Smoked Meatloaf with Caramelized Onion Gravy

[@glennzanotti3346]

I have been preachin' the gospel of smoking meatloaf for years. Glad to see you take it to the masses. I use a 50/50 mix of ground beef and ground pork, and hate carrots, so I use the cajun trinity. I love the idea of the mushrooms mixed with your bread crumbs -- I'll be using that soon. I also want to use ground brisket for the beef half of my next loaf. I don't have an offset, but find my Weber Kettle set up for indirect cooking works fine. My meatloaf mix is similar to a meatball mix, so I can chill it in the fridge, then easily form it into a log with no pan, and put it straight on the grill grate with a drip pan below. Thanks for the ideas, and for spreading the word about smoked meatloaf.

[@allthingsbbq]

Hello Glenn! We are on board with you, smoked meatloaf is amazing. Really appreciate you sharing your methods and flavor combinations. We all live to learn, so thanks for that and thanks for being a part of our community!

[@JonathanThompson1320]

The mushroom usage and the binder is phenomenal. Awesome job dude.

[@TheBeefTrain]

This channel needs more subs. Love actually cooking the veggies that go inside, I hate when people add them raw. Great recipe as always.

[@allthingsbbq]

We absolutely agree with you :). Seriously, thanks for your insight and compliment. Appreciate you being a part of our community!

[@chrispile3878]

I never would have thought about using mushrooms in my meat loaf. Gotta try it. Thanks, Chef Tom!

[@KarlDag]

You had me at « smoked meatloaf ». Had no idea this was a thing!

[@AskMiko]

Yes! I clicked so fast… yummy

[@addisoncarver1392]

Thank you Chef Tom I'm now looking forward to making smoked meatloaf with onion gravy. Yum

[@andrewpickett722]

I've made smoked meatloaf multiple times. One of my favorites

[@tgilsrud]

Love ALL the ingredients in that masterpiece. Gonna try it 😋

[@allthingsbbq]

Thanks so much!

[@mv6877]

Just started watching this channel, and seriously one of the best chefs to watch on YT. Excellent food, calm demeanor, and great visuals. Watching from South Africa. Also, awesome shout out to chef Kenji! Keep doing your thing!

[@allthingsbbq]

We are glad you found us and REALLY appreciate the great compliments! Chef Tom spends his time studying food trends, which includes what other Chefs like Kenji are up to. Then it's on to recipe development and proving before he is ready to commit it to video. Lots of great recipes are on the way. Thanks!

[@kentborges5114]

CHEF TOM IS ROCKIN' IT HERE ! THANK YOU SIR !

[@allthingsbbq]

Indeed, he is. Thanks for watching!

[@serjicalforce]

That "wow" with the reveal should be my new notification sound on my phone.

[@allthingsbbq]

Now that would stop you in your tracks and make you take note! Thanks for watching!

[@bontragershadow9070]

This is by far the BEST meatloaf I ever made. I used high temp cheddar instead of cheese curds because it's what I had on hand. Thank you Chef Tom.

[@allthingsbbq]

Thanks for sharing this with us! Bet the cheddar was great substitution. Thanks for watching!

[@bretkoesser]

That looks like quintessential midwest comfort food! Great job Cef Tom!!

[@allthingsbbq]

Well put! Thanks for watching.

[@michaelh2797]

Wow, that looked amazing! Nice touch with the onion gravy, I could have eaten that whole pan.

[@meatwhisperer]

Oh man. This is joining my recipe list for sure!!!

[@brewerfireguy]

Bro. I love stepped up meatloaf on the smoker! Leave it to you guys to go next level with that gravy!!!

[@jeffvaughnmedia]

Use my Loaded Wichita to smoke a lot of meat loaf! Thanks for including stick burners in your videos.

[@allthingsbbq]

That is awesome, the Yoder Wichita is a great smoker! More to come on offsets this year. Thanks for watching!

[@allthingsbbq]

You can NEVER go wrong with pork. Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

[@dfitt1931]

this is what i do for birthday dinner every year! will be trying the gravy now!

[@allthingsbbq]

It's a great addition, thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!

[@mikeswingle8218]

Looks incredible

[@moviemanmarc]

Made this complete recipe tonight on my Weber kettle with hardwood lump charcoal and a couple of chunks of oak...WOW! Hats off to you Chef Tom, it was AMAZING! I didn't have cheese curds so cubed up some jalapeno cheddar. That gravy is ridiculously good.

[@allthingsbbq]

So glad this turned out well for you. Thanks for the great compliment and thanks for being a part of our community!

[@TheAnchorArmsChad]

That's Nothing. At home in MI, we got a place in Detroit called Harry's with a Meatloaf stuffed with roasted brussel sprouts on a bed of Jalapeno Butternut Squash. Best damn thing I ever tasted!

[@allthingsbbq]

That sounds great. Thanks for watching!

[@nathanwahl9224]

This is pretty darned good. BUT, sometime try this... Before you put the mix in the pan, make a bacon weave a little oversize. Line the pan with that, put in the mix, take the ends and wrap them up over the top (bottom soon,) and go from there!!! Freaky amazing!

[@terrymadden]

12:50 Add a little creamy-ness or rich-ness over the top-ness.... Thats what I'm saying Chef!!!! ❤💯

[@robwilkie5382]

Its a meatloaf. BUT....its likely the most ridiculously delicious meat loaf ever. Home run hit right there Chef Tom!

[@allthingsbbq]

R-i-d-i-c-u-l-o-u-s-l-y d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s! That could be a jingle. Thanks Rob!

[@robwilkie5382]

@@allthingsbbq Indeed it could!

[@baronvonwhat]

Looks Fantasticness. thank you Chef Tomness.

[@allthingsbbq]

Much appreciated. Thanks for watching!

[@johnsamuels4038]

Good cooking, Sir.

[@allthingsbbq]

Thank you very much, and thanks for watching!

[@joshualaird5303]

I never considered processing the veggies... gonna need to try that

[@allthingsbbq]

It does provide a nice consistency. Thanks for watching!

[@fnslp]

Potatoes! And it is Perfect!

[@allthingsbbq]

Let's add them in! Thanks for watching!

[@laurengriffin2225]

Luv this recipe!

[@vbelbel490]

Chud's BBQ has done it

[@mmiles84]

Where does one find that cast iron pan you had. That things awesome. Thanks in advance.

[@allthingsbbq]

The flavor base/veggie mixture was cooked in - www.atbbq.com/accessories/housewares/cookware/lodge-10-seasoned-skillet.html. The onion gravy was cooked in - www.atbbq.com/accessories/bbq-and-grilling-cookware/cast-iron-cookware/finex-12-cast-iron-skillet.html. Thanks for watching!

[@jamesbonamigo2436]

Flavor base

[@fishindoc6025]

Just when I thought there wasn't anything better than your smoked meatloaf with the bean buddy in it! What stovetop cooker is that?

[@allthingsbbq]

Well, you know, Tom continues to raise the bar, sounds like you're going to give this one a try. Thanks for watching!

[@fishindoc6025]

@allthingsbbq already ordered the ingredients but I really do wanna know what that cooker is

[@jerryk9266]

@@fishindoc6025 Hestan Cue countertop induction cooktop.

[@Takusanmizu77]

Made this tonight with mods based on what I had avail. Couple things to improve on my side but all n all it came out really well and the gravy was 🔥 thx Tom

[@allthingsbbq]

That is awesome to hear! We appreciate the feedback and thanks for being a part of our community.

[@stevecohen2216]

Wonderful Tom

[@allthingsbbq]

Thanks soo much and thanks for watching!

[@ShadyCones]

yum tasty dish

[@allthingsbbq]

Indeed! Thanks for watching!

[@fiftyf1]

Thanks Chef, great looking dish. I love the mushrooms in the meat. It really wakes up hamburger. Which offset are you I using?

[@myu4039]

What kind of food processor is that? Thanks for the vid!

[@allthingsbbq]

That is a Vitamix Food Processor Attachment - www.atbbq.com/accessories/housewares/appliances/blenders/vitamix-12-cup-food-processor-attachment.html. It requires a Vitamix blender for the power source - www.atbbq.com/accessories/housewares/appliances/blenders/vitamix-e310-explorian-blender.html. We have several models to choose from. Thanks for watching.

[@robhoff4592]

If you were to do multiple meatloaves like this on a YS640 instead of a offset, would you decrease the temp, or just add a smoke tube to increase flavor?

[@allthingsbbq]

Great question. Personally ... I would leave everything the same. If you wanted to add smoke, I would choose the smoke tube and let the cook temperature remain the same. Thanks for watching!

[@carpenterpilot487]

The problem with me I'll so turned around to get that meatloaf ready Q can you come over and prepared the meat loaf 👍

[@ptcclatlptcclatl1683]

I just looked and you don’t have a beef stew recipe online. Pls fix that.

[@TMac0925]

No onion gravy in the beard?! We’ve been jipped! Looks great Chef Tom!

[@allthingsbbq]

Seriously ... how did he do that? Thanks for watchinf!

[@richardwelterii7311]

Welp, I know what I'm doing this weekend. I about melted when Tom said "Imagine that over the top of some mashed potatoes."

[@allthingsbbq]

Hmm ... what time is dinner :)? Thanks for watching!

[@bigguix]

hmmmmmm ! added to the recipe list !!

[@webcrawler3332]

Needs more bread crumbs without soaking them. It’s to crumbly of a loaf

[@12packnight81]

U R describing what my mom used to make back in the day with all them stale bread crumbs. Delicious as well...

[@Archi-Hunter]

What is the fat content of the brisket ground beef? I’m thinking of trying this recipe with ground venison and beef fat.

[@allthingsbbq]

Juan, that would be good. This beef was 81/19. Thanks for watching!

[@KrisV385]

This was really a good recipe then Chef Tom throws down some cheese curds!?! That makes it over the top good!!

[@TypeR632]

Could you omit the mushrooms?

[@allthingsbbq]

Absolutely. We suggest that you fine tune to suit your tastes. Thanks for watching.

[@orionsofamous]

Action Bronson smokes stuff besides fat dabs??

[@Brandondrumkc]

Hey Tom, have you ever looked into KC Cattle Company? Another great local meat vendor. If you have a few minutes give them a look.

[@allthingsbbq]

Yes, we worked with them on our Wagyu Brisket video a couple of years ago - kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5muq4etjbGIr8k. Thanks for watching!

[@elliottn.1360]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@allthingsbbq]

Thanks man, we appreciate the high mark! And thanks for watching.

[@elliottn.1360]

@@allthingsbbq Your food always looks great!💯✔️

[@joestaton8028]

Can you turn this meatloaf into a sausage? Stuff casings, cure and smoke off. Mashed potatoes, French onion gravy, sausage on top. I guess the benefit is retaining the grease and juice.

[@allthingsbbq]

Great question. You absolutely can. You will mix/work the meat mixture more thoroughly to create a tacky, sausage like texture so it doesn't fall apart when you cut into it. Thanks for watching!

[@garrettpreszler7857]

Love any reference to Kenji. Man is a godsend to scientific cooking @JKenjiLopezAlt. This meatloaf looks incredible.

[@allthingsbbq]

As one of our team members 5-years said, "cooking is science." It was that good. Thanks for watching!

[@uriel-heavensguardian8949]

😮😮😮😮😮😮😮 Yeessss !!!!

[@ikon8275]

Probably tasted amazing but it was borderline falling apart. When you use more bread crumbs it does make the loaf stiffer and dryer, but with big eaters you can stretch your loves farther.

[@allthingsbbq]

It was really good. We appreciate the tip and thanks for watching!

[@dubo2491]

says not to overwork the meat, proceeds to overwork the absolute hell out of the meat

[@davo912]

yes folks, le'ts cut the camera when the meatloaf was falling apart into pieces lol

[@petrbarton7897]

nice and all, but good meatloaf has to hold together

[@PhunnyHaHa]

Bruh... knock it off. My tastebuds are on this app.

[@allthingsbbq]

Ha! This one will dazzle your tastebuds for sure!! Thanks for watching.

[@tLouisvilleman6608]

You ain't right

[@dagobaker]

for some reason i always feel cringe when someone calls themselves "chef" ... still has pretty cool content

[@allthingsbbq]

Hello Matthew ... we hear you! Tom left Kansas and headed to Portland for culinary school years ago. He then had the good fortune of working for Ken Forkish (James Beard Award winning author/baker) at kensartisan.com/pizza for approximately 5-years. Then it was back to Kansas, where he's been developing great recipes with us for the past 9+ years. Thanks for watching!

[@oseijler]

What a great tip, turning it up-side down!! I saw a video about using water while caramelizing the onions!! Works great. Check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f57deZ-NmcafnsU

[@allthingsbbq]

Yes ... Lan Lam @ ATC, she's awesome! Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching!

[@robertlove2168]

I'll try the gravy but for me, the cheese curds are a big NO.

[@joeybagofdoughnuts6664]

you lost me with the MUSHROOMS!

[@allthingsbbq]

Easy peasy - just omit the mushrooms. Thanks for watching!

[@brendtoconnell6119]

That looks almost illegal.

[@allthingsbbq]

It just might be! Thanks for watching!

[@seriousorry]

Do you have the same agenda as Kenji? He's pushing way more than food. I don't watch him or you, now.

[@allthingsbbq]

Thanks for watching.

[@RazDaz74]

For the love of God stop putting carrots and celery in meatloaf 🤦‍♂️ YT fam! Chud did this too. Side bar... I throw a log of cheddar jack in the middle (you'll thank me later) 💯

[@allthingsbbq]

Here are a few other meatloaf recipes from the channel - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYizoXd4m82ljZo. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXyQlGimYtRqiJo. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKnGmKSij5mVo8U. Thanks for watching!

[@AntwonDaBusiness]

Well I’m convinced that now these videos are only to promote and sell bbq rubs and sauces.

[@allthingsbbq]

And the education, tips and techniques are pretty good as well. Thanks for watching!

[@AntwonDaBusiness]

@@allthingsbbq well of course haha

[@12packnight81]

Your use of the cheese curds was perfectly beautiful Tom! Congrats! I think I cried a little when I saw those going into the mix. I'm gonna make this with ground Elk and Beef brisket. I wanna make some cheese curd brats with nice thick whole curds stuffed into em - Unless you beat me to it!

[@allthingsbbq]

Thanks for the compliment! Cheese curd brats, that sounds amazing. Thanks for watching!

[@bensaunders317]

@@allthingsbbq I would love seeing some wild game being mixed into these recipes and how Tom can transform them into something amazing!

[@cindymoore5005]

Wisconsin girl loving cheese curds in meatloaf 😍

[@ForTehNguyen]

i put in 1/4 pork with the 3/4 beef in my meat loafs, adds some flavor and fat

[@zimmy1958]

Comfort food soooooo good

[@johnleden1909]

You had me at "deliciousness."

[@scottavery9108]

Do you ship seasonings to Canada

[@bbqwithunclewoo]

That onion gravy is making me HUNGRY!!!!

[@allthingsbbq]

The Onion Gravy has gotten a lot of positive comments along with a variety of suggested uses. Pretty versatile for sure. Thanks for watching!

[@marklazarus2584]

Chef, you have knocked it out of the park with this one. 😊

[@allthingsbbq]

Thanks Mark, much appreciated!

[@dgax65]

Ultimate meatloaf has been created.

[@allthingsbbq]

It's definitely in the running! Thanks for watching.

[@scott729]

Thanks CT

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

OMG

[@CarolinaGirlCreationZ]

This looks amazing but I'm curious why you did a ketchup/sweet topping while also doing a gravy? I've never been a fan of the ketchup style topping on meatloaf because I'm more of a savory taste bud person but I'm definitely going to try this with the onion gravy! I've never cooked a meatloaf on the grill but soooooooooo going to now! Haha! Loving your channel as a newbie sub! #GirlsGrillToo! 😛

[@allthingsbbq]

Morning Heather, this is from Chef Tom ... "I'm a savory guy, myself, but I think the sweetness is a nice contrast to the savory gravy. You could absolutely skip it and go all savory everything!" Thanks for being part of our community!

[@lawrenceburchett7411]

Nice have you ever tried , hard-boiled eggs wrapped in cheese along the centerline ? nice variation there...

[@allthingsbbq]

I have not tried hard boiled eggs in meatloaf, but I've seen it and visually it's really cool looking! Thanks for watching!

[@davelowinger7056]

The names of your videos make me hungry. I know git cooking

[@allthingsbbq]

Absolutely! Get to flexing your culinary muscles! Thanks for watching.

[@edematteo]

I bet that gravy would be good on a chick fried steak.

[@allthingsbbq]

You are absolutely right! Thanks for watching.

[@rickloginname]

I say this with the utmost respect and keen interest - wtf are you wearing? Is that a sweater?

[@allthingsbbq]

It's a fleece hoodie! Thanks for watching.

[@michaellearn5117]

Nice job!

[@allthingsbbq]

Thanks Michael!

[@dedwin8930]

Wow, would love to taste that!! On the Yoder 640

[@TXDeathInvestigator]

He had me until the mention of mushrooms.

[@jamessayre865]

What burner plate is best bang for your buck?

[@allthingsbbq]

That is a great question. I'm afraid we do not have the answer, we use the Hestan Cue - www.atbbq.com/accessories/housewares/appliances/hestan-cue-smart-countertop-induction-burner-cooktop.html. At $299, it isn't cheap, but has proven to be a good burner. There are a number of single induction units under $100, we just haven't used any of them. Thanks for watching!

[@jamessayre865]

@@allthingsbbq cheaper than the $1,500 one they use on Epicurious 😳

[@felipestevens2719]

mmmmmmmmm yum

[@allthingsbbq]

That pretty much sums it up. Thanks for watching!

[@davieslocker86]

Do I have to crush my garlic before it’s completely annihilated? 😂

[@allthingsbbq]

I think it's a form of anger management :). Thanks for watching!

[@valvenator]

If you smash it down a bit it makes peeling it easy peasy.

[@davieslocker86]

@@valvenator Really? Wow

[@3rty7]

Now that's a meatloaf I'd enjoy.. all the others I've ever had were all dry.. thanks for the recipe son 👍☺

[@allthingsbbq]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@AntiDot70]

It's just shy of 8 PM on Feb 19,2023. We finished the dinner few minutes ago. I started prepping and basically cooking around 3 PM, so by no means this is a quick and easy meal, but by far... this IS THE BEST MEATLOAF I have ever made and tasted. Granted, I did forego the cheese, used my fav Meat Church spices and made it in the Traeger, but oh my Dear Lord... Even my anti-meat wife vaccummed this up like a champ and asked for more. It sure goes on a permanent weekend menu, no questions asked. It's not a quick weekday cook by any stretch, but it's so worth the effort if you have time.

[@allthingsbbq]

Thanks so much for your feedback, it is much appreciated! And thanks for watching!

[@jagrmstr]

Looks amazing! I have had really good luck wrapping Meatloaf it in a frog mat that is pinned closed with skewers. Its holds it in shape and you get that crunch exterior over the whole thing.

[@allthingsbbq]

YES! We've been known to wrap meatloaf or a fatty in a frogmat, it does hold shape and build that extra texture on the outside. Thanks for watching!

[@alans6767]

I despised meatloaf as a kid and have just recently been re-introduced to it. Now, as a fan of meatloaf, I am looking forward to trying yours because it looks pretty awesome.

[@allthingsbbq]

Isn't that the truth, bland and dry as we recall :). Enjoy!

[@rickm5271]

Are you kidding me chef? This looks AMAZING! I've gotta try this. Thanks for sharing!

[@allthingsbbq]

Thanks for the great compliment! We'll keep the coming.

[@orvillealdrich7601]

Love seeing you cook on the Yoder Smokers Wichita! We love ours and enjoy trying your recipes on our stick burner 🔥

[@allthingsbbq]

That's awesome, the Wichita in our videos was produced in 2007. It's seen a cook or two :). More to come on the offsets this year. Thanks for watching!

[@sethcarlin8428]

You had me with the mushrooms, but lost me with the cheese curds. But man does it look good!

[@allthingsbbq]

you are right, it was that good. Thanks for watching.

[@mullinsmusic1]

I don’t even like meatloaf but this looks amazing!!!

[@KatieEliza38]

I will most definitely be trying the meatloaf recipe however, I already took pork chops out for tonight and I think your onion gravy would taste fantastic with the them! Thank you for the inspiration 🖤

[@allthingsbbq]

You are welcome! And you are right, the onion gravy over chops sounds amazing! Great suggestion.

[@KatieEliza38]

@@allthingsbbqmade the gravy tonight, it was delicious, my 6 year old asked for seconds! Delicious!