topic Re: MEAT LOAF in Recipes

MEAT LOAF

LOVEMYFURBABY — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 21:24:56 GMT

Just an idea you might like. When I make a meat loaf I use latex gloves. That way you don't put your hands in the raw meat loaf.

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Krimpette — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 21:27:58 GMT

I've made a few meatloafs in my time, but I've never used gloves. Guess I like squishing around with my bare hands. Of course, I wash them thoroughly when I'm finished "playing"!

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denisemb — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 21:32:21 GMT

We're fortunate to have a KitchenAid mixer and use that instead.

Also good for shredding cooked pork for BBQ and shredding cooked chicken for...whatever.

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sunshine45 — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 22:10:14 GMT

@Krimpette wrote:
I've made a few meatloafs in my time, but I've never used gloves. Guess I like squishing around with my bare hands. Of course, I wash them thoroughly when I'm finished "playing"!

LOL YES......it is almost a cathartic release!

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ValuSkr — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 22:23:54 GMT

Today, Mary Beth showed how the KA Mixer can be used to make meatballs or meatloaf. She said the alternative - doing it with your hands - was kind of strange.

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chrystaltree — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 22:25:52 GMT

That's what I do, I've done that for years and years. Yes, it's hygienic but I started doing it because I hated the feel of the squishy meat loaf in my hands. I also wear the gloves when I make stuffing for the turkey.

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GenXmuse — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 22:27:40 GMT

I always use gloves when handling raw meat. I use the vinyl kind though.

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Mary Bailey — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 22:43:45 GMT

I use my hands, Sweet Baby Ray's, Panco crumbs and shape into burgers to bake because DH likes to make a meatloaf sandwich.

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OKPrincess — Sun, 21 Oct 2018 22:45:41 GMT

I wear disposable gloves when preparing meat loaf of hamburger patties.

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Carmie — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:38:03 GMT

When I first got married, I would not touch raw meat. I used to put two sandwich baggies on my hands.

I got over that. I wash my hands very well and do not trust latex or vinyl gloves to be clean enough. Who knows how they were manufactured?

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simplyfriends — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 00:42:17 GMT

I use disposable gloves but it’s only because of my nails. They aren’t very long but enough that I just think it’s best.

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Citrine1 — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 01:10:48 GMT

Me too @simplyfriends. I always wear disposable plastic gloves when making meatloaf or meatballs. I don't mind touching the meat so much, but can't stand getting it under my short nails.

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Harpa — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 11:22:56 GMT

I could never use gloves, let alone latex. I know I would be able to taste latex in the dish.

I don't use my hands, either. Instead I mash things together with my utensils, and instead of forming the loaf with my hands, I transfer the mixture from the bowl into my roaster, and form the loaf with the utensils.

We all have our little ways, I guess. But this works for me. Anyway, I don't like a super tight loaf, because I think it does something - like un-tenderizes the meat. If you let things rest before you cut the meatloaf, it comes out perfectly.

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BeccaLou — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 11:43:10 GMT

They are availble food grade gloves at the grocery store, and sure do purchase these.

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RespectLife — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 14:29:43 GMT

@BeccaLou wrote:
They are availble food grade gloves at the grocery store, and sure do purchase these.

@BeccaLou

Thanks for the suggestion!

I just looked on Wegman's site and they do carry Latex Free Disposable Food Prep Gloves (their own brand)

I have always squished but have very long nails. I don't mind the raw meat...I mind picking it out forever from my nails! That takes longer than making meatballs!

I am going to look for these!

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twinkies — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:18:18 GMT

When I make meatloaf ..You can use the dough hooks of your small mixer,mix in a ziplock bag ,or use your old fashined potato masher to mix meatloaf , All three work fine, I don't like useing may hands either. I have also mixed it in my bread maker and then baked it in there , Sometimes you have to adjust the bake lengthof time , I have arthritis so I have tried many methods.

cathy from ma

Today I am uzing the meatloaf in the zip lock bag method!....lol

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chickenbutt — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:51:32 GMT

For as many decades as I can remember I've always had a box of disposable surgical-type gloves (non-latex) on hand. I use them for so many things, including handling raw meat. They are great to have on hand.

Back in the old days, it seemed like they came in one size. Now you can get sizes, so I can get ones that are slightly smaller. They are very inexpensive.

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DiAnne — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 00:29:29 GMT

I pick up boxes of the gloves at Costco. They come in handy for many things.

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Reever — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 02:05:34 GMT

Speaking of meat loaf does anyone have a good recipe ? My dear friend says I should be putting milk in my meat loaf!! I never heard of that. Maybe I'm doing it all wrong thats why mine turns out too dry.

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proudlyfromNJ — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 02:10:00 GMT

@Reever wrote:
Speaking of meat loaf does anyone have a good recipe ? My dear friend says I should be putting milk in my meat loaf!! I never heard of that. Maybe I'm doing it all wrong thats why mine turns out too dry.

@Reever. I always use a liquid. Depends on what I have. I see most recipes call for milk as the liquid. Not unusual at all.