The BEST Smoked BBQ Meatloaf

BBQ Meatloaf aka Smoked Meatloaf
Meatloaf is comfort food at its finest. I grew up in the south and my Mom made us meatloaf all the time. We didn't have a lot of money, so it was a way to feed the family a hearty meal on a budget. In the video and recipe we will substitute BBQ sauce for the traditional ketchup. We will also add my secret ingredient, Worcestershire sauce! Of course I have to add my smoke element to everything I make as I don't cook indoors. We are going to roll this low and slow on an offset smoker although it's fine to cook it hotter and can also be done on a pellet grill.
This recipe makes 2 meat loafs in a 9x13 pan. You need 4 lbs of ground meat. We typically use beef, but this is a great place to use some of that ground wild game you have in the freezer. Elk and venison are great choices!
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[@SoulDuJour]

I never knew I wanted smoked meatloaf until I read the title of this video

[@edquh2597]

God bless Matt. Because of you my wife thinks I’m a good cook on the grill 😂 this recipe was very easy to follow for beginners and turned out SO good!

[@bretthonza2930]

Built my first offset stick burner a year ago and had a blast learning to smoke on it based on your videos. Can't wait to try this recipe. Thanks so much Matt. God bless and keep um coming.

[@davidnelson8159]

Did this the other day. Absolutely amazing. I didn’t have time to do the freezer part and part of me wish I would have, but it still turned out AWESOME. Family kept talking about it for the rest of the night. Meat Mitch Womp sauce is our fav BBQ sauce by a mile.

[@jeremyhartpence6585]

I made this for the first time a couple months ago on my pellet smoker and the family loved it. Needless to say it has become a frequently requested meal in my house, we love it!!! Matt keep it up!!!

[@kevinwilliams4608]

First time trying smoked meatloaf and used venison instead of beef. It was excellent! Glad I found this video. Thanks Matt!

[@jonnycomfort8907]

Just made this yesterday for the first time...absolute money!! The whole family loved it. And leftovers made for some awesome meatloaf sandwiches for lunch today. Thanks for sharing this!

[@178jdawg]

Made this yesterday on the Traeger and it was phenomenal-Everyone loved it. Used Whomp sauce and regular W sauce and accidentally added a whole cup instead of a half, luckily it stayed together.

[@Fungi_1]

Hey Ma, the meatloaf!

[@jimmywang9011]

Never know what she’s doing back there?

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tantj35]

We want it! Now!

[@Team-es6xz]

Never gets old! 😂

[@madmanjack6923]

🤣

[@Spikecity24]

I just came across this video and made the meatloaf. WOW!! Amazing! Everyone loved it! Thank you for the share!

[@mattbauman5190]

This is, by far, my favorite BBQ channel.

[@alansanders3008]

Matt!! You rock, made this to on my Traeger and it was the BEST meatloaf I have ever had... (even better than my momma's). I didn't have the spicy worcestershire sauce so I substituted House Of Q Sugar & Spice bbq sauce and it added just a nice kick of heat! Thank you for supporting our community!

[@DavidFreelandAZ]

You brought back a bunch of good memories of me and my grandma makin' meatloaf. She would top it with El pato red enchilada sauce. Thanks man!

[@johnhoover6028]

Thank you for all of your videos, rubs and spices, I use them all the time, and my family Thanks you as well, because they really enjoy everything I make on the smoker..

[@mvetter]

Wow. This recipe came up in my feed and I thought it looked like fun so I gave it a shot today. Incredible. Just incredible. Adding this to the repertoire. Thank you for opening my eyes to this wild take on meatloaf!

[@gunnarwendt775]

Awww... Meatloaf... opening the floodgates of memories, even over here in germany. Thanks a lot for that one 👍

[@russsauers]

This turned out so good!! Thanks for this recipe. Putting in the freezer was a game changer.

[@samemtp]

Made this for Memorial Day yesterday! Best meatloaf ever. I definitely wasn't mad at it.

[@jagreddog]

Matt another epic BBQ video!Thank you sir!We all like simple and easy but great tasting!

[@PokerProTX]

Thank you Matt! I have enjoyed everyone of your videos. Awesome meatloaf!!!!

[@sureshot52r48]

Made this yesterday, everyone loved it. Thanks for the video and education …. Keep up the good work.

[@quailstreetcoffeeroastersm6674]

I'm on this one, my Mom was from Texas so the classic ketchup meatloaf is good memory growing up. I'll take it to the next level now. Cheers Matt.

[@paulgardnerjr3775]

The BEST meatloaf I have ever made. The freezing of the loaf is a game changer. I used Holy Cow in it and all over it. Smoked as you said, the neighbor who loves meatloaf told me this is the best he ever has had. Thanks Matt!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Love this. Thanks Paul!!!!

[@jtensen2]

Matt, I did this recipe this weekend on my Weber Smokey Mountain with some hickory wood and it was dynamite! Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and talents. Always looking out for your new content.

[@gabestafford5140]

I’ve done this a few times in the past year. It’s so delicious in the smoker!! I did mine like Kosmo does where he freezes it over night and pulls it out an hour before cook time to give the outside 1/4 inch or so time to thaw some

[@robm1503]

GREAT! I made this as shown last month, LOVED IT. I just made it again but made about 20 holes through it with a chop stick. Extra smokey yummyness!

[@samfosdick9874]

Thanks for sharing my recipe that was published in 1997 the Rath family cookbook! My original recipe was published to compliment my brother's BBQ sauce (Fat Jack's Q-4 time American Royal globe trophy). The smoking component was out of necessity. At the time, I was driving trucks OTR and fixed meals ahead of time. One winter's day I was getting ready to cook these and our power (electric oven) went out. So I pulled out my original first gen OK Joe (back when they were built correctly) and cooked them that way. I use the small loaf pans so they were one serving (I like to eat). With that said , I will end this with, "The world needs more Meat Church!!!"

[@millsy24935]

Looks amazing Matt! Thanks for the cling wrap tip. Have a good weekend and don't let your Meatloaf😀 Cheers!

[@richsparks393]

Just finished this meatloaf. Best one I've ever had. Thank you for the fantastic recipe. I've made a dozen of your recipes. Thank you Tom

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Awesome feedback Rich. Thank you!!!!!

[@andymilton1651]

Absolutely loved this, i do have a brisket in the cooler resting right now, i really have learnt so much about cooking watching your videos, great cooking mate.

[@jeff5ive179]

Thanks for all your great tips ! Looks delicious. I’m just getting started in this smoking world .

[@michaelmiller4083]

Matt, this meatloaf was off the chain. You did it again. Love the flavor from the Whataburger sausage, garlic and herb, and holy gospel seasoning. My wife had the awesome idea to use Southern Recipe sea salt cracked pepper pork rinds from HEB in place of the bread and use an extra egg in place of the milk for a lower carb version. Also used G Hughes smokehouse sugar free maple brown bbq sauce from HEB. We divided into 2 pans cutting freezing time to 3.5 and cook time at 225 super smoke was about 3.5. Simply amazing. Had friends over and they were raving about the flavors. Thanks again Matt for sharing - we plan on making it again this week. Another trip to HEB ….LOL

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Love this Michael!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@danielzynn7795]

SO GOOD! Just followed this for my wife and I. We have leftovers her family is going to come get because of how good this was. I will say that next time I will raise the temp once were at around 145 internally just to increase the bark etc. The slow 250 didnt look like his in his video. I raised mine to 375 to help get the extra crust :)

[@bradyb9929]

Looks great. When I do meatloaf on the smoker I put them on one of the copper mesh mats. Helps with transport

[@mikeporter2059]

I made this today and this is now my go to for smoked meatloaf ! It turned out great !

[@DennisDerrick]

Smoking meatloaf today. I don't use any eggs or bread. Just shredded cheese, which I guess is what holds mine together. I form loafs and freeze for about 30 min before putting on the smoker. I also glaze mine towards the end of the cook with a bourbon / honey/ BBQ /brown sugar glaze which gives it a nice crust. Watching yours makes my mouth water already. Good job.

[@richb.1373]

Made this for the whole fam last weekend. So good. Everyone loved it. Including my youngest who doesn’t like anything.😂 Defiantly include it into dinner rotation.

[@muffinmangarage3867]

Made this tonight! I used Holy Vodoo to season. My son who is not a fan of meatloaf devoured it and even told his mom that I have to make the meatloaf from now on, lol! Awesome as always man!

[@davesrvchannel4717]

4:07-4:18 while you have your hands mixing the meatloaf, this is when you will get a phone call. 😂

[@robertbusek30]

Why Bluetooth is your friend…

[@SwampLyfe15]

I use this everytime I smoke a loaf. Best recipe hands down and everyone loves it when we fire the smoker up. ✌️

[@richarddaley6403]

I'm waiting on my delivery today of both of the W sauces. Can't wait to try. Will be making this meatloaf for sure

[@user-dv6xp5en2d]

Great channel and great information, thanks for the instructions you give

[@robertmullen5211]

Such a versatile meal. Fam loved it in standard form the first time. This time I subbed hatch Chile and cheddar pork sausage, used Kings Hawaiian rolls for panade, and roasted a couple poblano peppers to stuff in the middle. Winner. Infinitely riffable recipe.

[@joegreen6130]

Ordered a shirt from you and it was delivered smelling like bbq smoke!!! So amazing!!! What an extra freebie!!! Thanks meat church

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

HAHA, that's part of our deal. Enjoy!

[@monsterzero8485]

I followed this method almost…..exactly I made a few adjustments…but wow! What a great cook! Thanks for the vids!!!!

[@benthorntonjr2193]

Looks great. I can't wait to try this recipe.

[@michaelburroughs1304]

Long time viewer, never commented. When I saw this upload I had an idea; a burger patty cut from this loaf, topped with your queso recipe, bacon and Siracha. Made today, was hands down one of the best “burgers” I’ve ever had. Easily a $13 burger at a restaurant.

[@MrRAlmeida77]

Third time watching this video in the last month. Gearing up to make smoked meatloaf this weekend on the PBC. I'm gonna do mine very similar to this. Keep putting out great content.

[@terryhamilton985]

I also grew up on quite a bit of meatloaf, and still absolutely love it. As usual you just killed it. Interesting freezer method. will have to give that a try. Thanks Matt!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Good luck!

[@fourbanger]

Been smoking meat loaf in "frog mat" it is silicone covered. It can be used to wrap it in and the smoke gets in all around.. I like smoke and this eliminates the need to firm it up in the freezer. I glaze it 360 initially with ketchup and it seems to help hold the moisture I'll try your way

[@-.Steven]

Making this again for Sunday dinner tomorrow. 1.5 lbs Elk, 1 lb Jimmy Dean Natural sausage. Thanks! My family always enjoys it. ❤

[@timothyweiss619]

Thanks for the cool video and awesome recipe. That sure looked good when you were done with it. I wished I could have tried it, but I'll make my own.

[@Swit70]

I always smoke a meatloaf. Great tip on the saran wrap for an all around bark! Thanks

[@stickyrikysbbq3028]

I did this for my first catering gig used the womp sause and apple cherry hobanaro came out crazy good

[@TheBeardedItalian]

I absolutely love barbecue meatloaf! I’m going to make one very soon now. Great job brother.

[@davidbonner3367]

That sounds awesome!!! I will be trying it this week

[@DonsWoodies]

Love meatloaf. Never thought about smoking it. Gotta try that, probably tomorrow since we don't have dinner plans yet. I like to add small diced carrots and small diced green peppers to my meatloaf so looking forward to adding smoky flavor into it also. Like the freezer trick also. Thanks for the idea.

[@skulldaddy8431]

What a GREAT recipe !!! Did not disappoint. And like moms…even better the next day. Thanks brother

[@andysboxinggym4972]

Making one as I type! Its cooking right now. I know its gonna be great! And pit beans to go with it! Thanks for the great ideas!

[@ThrashTillDeth83]

Love your recipes, so straight forward

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you!!! I am trying to show that great food doesn't have to be complicated.

[@RetiredCoach]

You’re right about that cling wrap. It’s a pain. I don’t use it. I’ll spray pan with non stick cooking spray and then put meat in and cover it with foil. After I take out of icebox I’ll take a butter knife and ease it down all sides of meat and it slides out. Works for me. Keep videos coming Thanks

[@winnguyen443]

Parchment paper has always worked for me!

[@kevinbongard6772]

I used a brisket caddy to cook a meatloaf for an ancillary at a comp.....2nd place....that caddy worked perfectly to hold shape & it even plumped up like a brisket at 300° on a drum smoker Great recipe Matt....looking forward to trying the fire shire

[@mattjohnson3297]

This will be what I'm doing next weekend. Meat church is awesome. I really enjoyed visiting his shop.

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thanks Matt!

[@vonheise]

I may have heard of BBQ meatloaf before, but have never tried one. On the other hand, you gave me an idea. We often grind sirloin and chicken breast at a 3 to 1 ratio which looks like regular ground beef but the white is chicken not fat. Obviously it needs a fair amount of egg and ground veggies / onions to hold it together but it is very good. The BBQ gave me an idea, one could grind a pork loin and either use straight or mixed with beef for a true pork BBQ. I like to experiment, but only with things I know we will like.

[@SirPartyRoc]

Wife was jus asking for meatloaf, great timing! Made my purchases of Whomp and The W Sauce. Looking forward to making this.

[@-.Steven]

Thanks again and again! Making this today, 6-30-2024 on the Traeger. It's always Fantastic! This recipe never fails! ❤ Mine is using 1.5lbs Elk burger, 1lb Jimmy Dean sausage. I call it Elkloaf. 😂 Everyone else just calls it The Best meatloaf they've ever had. YUM!

[@davidsnyder2000]

My God that looks so good😋 I wish it was the weekend when I have time to shop and cook. Looks amazing…thank you 👍😊

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

You can do it!

[@hoddy2525]

I have not made this recipe but I have made smoked meatloaf before. it is absolutely amazing. My last one I used ground brisket, but the smoker quit so i had to do it in the oven.. Also, with leftovers, you can have meatloaf sandwiches that makes it go a little further.

[@cruzsanchez3647]

My wife would make me meatloaf sandwiches for lunch with mashed potatoes on either side of the bread, I would put it in the microwave just to take the chill out and those are the days I would get home and

[@jenniferrainey-im3qv]

My husband did your recipe and it was delicious! Best meatloaf ever

[@JennRFL16]

I’m making this this weekend but last Friday I made burgers on the Traeger after I see you do it I well absolutely never make burgers any other way again absolutely amazing

[@frankkottwitz6279]

Can’t wait to try it looks like a great recipe love the idea with bark all around! More awesomeness from Meat Church!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Thank you!!!

[@smellynelle7562]

made one meatloaf and keep the rest of the mix for burgers and both were amazing thank you Matt

[@NHHalKnowsHow]

I'm making this meatloaf today on my Green Mountain Grill along with Chef Jean Pierre's garlic mashed potatoes. I am so looking forward to supper!

[@AZFrank4x4]

Good job. I love doing meatloaf in my smoker. I don't worry about 4 hours in the frig. Mine goes in the mold and then just flip it on to a perforated sheet pan. I catch the drippings below to add into my brown gravy. @275 for 3.5 hours or 160 degrees.... so good.

[@ManuelSanchez-ph5oq]

This is one of the best recipes I’ve made thanks but I did something different I rolled some cream cheese like a small tube and placed it in the middle and covered it followed all your steps and damn it was good and the cream cheese in the middle just made it from a 10 to a 12 for me thanks for your videos

[@kriskersey9927]

OMG !! I'm from Indiana and just this spring went to Tennessee for the first time. While we were there we ate at an all you you can eat buffet in Pigeon Forge. All their meats were smokes and I had their smoked BBQ meatloaf. I'd never had anything like it before,,, untill today !! I found you recipe over the weekend and made it today on my small offset smoker. Brother your recipe and my limited skills on a smoker made my day. It is truly the best meatloaf I've ever eaten.. Thank you so much for putting together this recipe and sharing on KZbin. You are truly a Pitmaster ! I will be following you from now on. Smoke On !!

[@SH-ew8lu]

May I ask what was the name of the restaurant?

[@kriskersey9927]

@@SH-ew8lu The Wood Grill

[@19Silver67]

This is really good. Made it tonight and couldn't stop eating it. Can't wait for meatloaf sandwich tomorrow. I did change one thing. I use Stove Top stuffing for the fill and it was pork flavor. But followed everything else. This is going into family favorites! Thanks for the recipe!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Fantastic!

[@stevewohnoutka5622]

Thanks for your videos. Meatloaf turned out spectacular with a few compliments from my family. Son went back for more 3 hours later. Glad I froze the other and will repeat on the BGE soon.

[@Intoxacajun]

Dang! Watching this around 6 am and made my mouth start watering!!! Looks Great!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

LOL

[@-.Steven]

Making this again for Sunday dinner! Thanks Matt!

[@soundbwoikilla764]

I just made smoked meatloaf 2 days ago and then saw this. A couple of tips, you don't need to form loaves in a pan and freeze, you can hand form loaves and go straight to the grill. Second, pull them at 155-158 degrees. Above 160 and you risk drying them out. I ran my smoker hot to encourage the bark (closer to 300 degrees) because it takes under 2 hours to cook.

[@stevecox552]

FLIPPING OUTSTANDING!!!! I have done smoked meatloaf before about the same but yours looks awesome!! Nice job and the trick of putting it in the freezer for 4hrs is a game changer for me

[@crisworkizer]

Nice cook Matt. I bbq/ smoke mine on a wire rack so it doesn't fall apart from the grill to the cutting board. Great job!!!

[@timjohnson0912]

I have done Smoked Meatloaf and I thought it was okay I did not see you make it so I can’t wait to try this one Matt.

[@fsjohnb]

This is definitely going on the must cook list!!

[@TopDog00G]

Looks fantastic!

[@williamlawler5589]

Just made it here in the UK - bangin’. Cheers Matt keep ‘em coming. 🥊💨

[@larryholland7192]

Great video! Great recipe!!

[@stevebraswell9942]

Brother Matt! Son.... I am definitely trying this... Awesome Job ,as always. I'm always rockin your seasoning too, here at the ranch. I have to get some of that sauce now! Cheers 🍻.

[@robertbusek30]

Made this last weekend for a boys’ night in. I used two pounds of a beef and pork mix and rolled oats instead of bread crumbs. Also, I didn’t freeze it because I like to use a temperature probe throughout the cook rather than an instant read. It was great warm and absolutely KILLER cold on sandwiches on Sunday. My lady wife told me that we need to make several loaves and freeze them for emergency meals.

[@19Silver67]

Can't wait to try this one! Always informative!

[@MeatChurchBBQ]

Hope you like it!

[@jodyle3072]

I’m not a big meatloaf fan. But, this recipe is awesome. I will definitely make it again. Thank you for sharing.

[@snyderkr0822]

Smoked is the main way I do meatloaves now. There are a few differences between this any my recipe, but smoked meatloaf just can't be beat! Good video. I'll try the freezing method to see how I like it. Thanks!

[@seanpatrick2889]

Made this today. I didn’t have enough time for a four hour freeze - only had about 1.5 hours for that. So I adjusted my cook time a bit. Towards the end people were getting hungry so I had to dial up the temp to 325 to get to 160 faster. It was really good in the end so pretty forgiving. Will make again.

[@harindergrewal1363]

I really like your way to cook thank you

[@zman7953]

"Sorry mom" made me laugh....Looks soo yummy I have to try this recipe...Cheers brother..

[@jddaniel481]

Great recipe. The wife even liked it. I’m three for three with @MeatChurch recipes (Pellet Smoker Brisket, Shotgun Shells, and now the e BBQ Meatloaf), thanks Matt!

[@katzsteel]

The king of “poor mans” brisket! I may like meatloaf even better because of the ultimate value and flavor one can impart.

[@nb857]

Outstanding!!

[@sfd253]

If you set a baking rack in a baking pan, you'll save yourself a lot of cleanup but still allow smoke on all sides. The dripping can also be used for gravy!

[@BourbonBounty]

Thanks for the video. Definitely going to try this.