topic Re: NO FAIL MEATLOAF HONESTLY in Recipes

NO FAIL MEATLOAF HONESTLY

LOVEMYFURBABY — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 01:30:22 GMT

Fpr years I have had problems until I finally did what my MILsure did.

After you make your recipe, put in a covered pan and put water in the pan with the meatloaf and put the lid on the pan of meatloaf. I think it steams the meatloaf. I am so glad I finally did what she did. Also, my husband loves meatloaf sandwichs. Be sure you pat down your meatloaf ENJOY

Re: NO FAIL MEATLOAF HONESTLY

Mary Bailey — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 01:35:23 GMT

@LOVEMYFURBABY wrote:
Fpr years I have had problems until I finally did what my MILsure did.
After you make your recipe, put in a covered pan and put water in the pan with the meatloaf and put the lid on the pan of meatloaf. I think it steams the meatloaf. I am so glad I finally did what she did. Also, my husband loves meatloaf sandwichs. Be sure you pat down your meatloaf ENJOY

@my furry friend sadie

I form my meatload in burgers because DH makes meatlolf sandwiches.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 01:54:28 GMT

@Mary Bailey. Brilliant! I love meatloaf sandwiches too but never thought to make it in patties.

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AuntG — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 22:27:59 GMT

My meatloaf bakes up fine and tastes fine. However it looks awful and falls apart. Sometimes it looks like I'm serving sloppy Joe with our mashed potatoes and glazed carrots.

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Hilery — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 03:15:22 GMT

This sounds like using a Bain Marie technique. Is that correct? I will definitely try this method. My husband and I order meatloaf at a local restaurant that has been cooked, sliced thick and then placed on grill. It holds together nicely and the grill gives a great flavor.

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RetRN — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 13:55:54 GMT

@LOVEMYFURBABY, thanks for the suggestion, I am going to give it a try.

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CelticCrafter — Wed, 10 Apr 2019 19:15:17 GMT

I don't like meatloaf. I know it's dumb, it's basically a meatball in a different shape and I like meatballs.

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Bridgegal — Thu, 11 Apr 2019 03:45:25 GMT

@AuntG

Hi. You may not be adding enough binding agent. I use crushed saltine crackers because that's what my Mother did but most people use bread, I think. Also, you need an beaten egg or two depending on the size of the meatloaf.

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wagirl — Sat, 13 Apr 2019 15:32:33 GMT

I love meat loaf and make a pretty good one however, I dont have a recipe , I just dump it all together. The one thing I use in it is a splash of soy sauce. I use various dry binders too, oatmeat, rice, bread crumbs. But the one thing I always do--- is mix it up very lightly and NEVER pack it in the loaf pan. Don't want a hocky puck--- I use the loaf pan with the insert in it to drain off the fat--that is a genius invention. Hmmm... sounds really good--may make one for dinner tonight---we love sammies afterward too. Also, since I only use my Breville counter top oven that has a convection feature---I brown the top of it for a few minutes too-----

Re: NO FAIL MEATLOAF HONESTLY

Financialgrl — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 16:43:26 GMT

@wagirl wrote:
I love meat loaf and make a pretty good one however, I dont have a recipe , I just dump it all together. The one thing I use in it is a splash of soy sauce. I use various dry binders too, oatmeat, rice, bread crumbs. But the one thing I always do--- is mix it up very lightly and NEVER pack it in the loaf pan. Don't want a hocky puck--- I use the loaf pan with the insert in it to drain off the fat--that is a genius invention. Hmmm... sounds really good--may make one for dinner tonight---we love sammies afterward too. Also, since I only use my Breville counter top oven that has a convection feature---I brown the top of it for a few minutes too-----

I don't have the countertop oven but I have the meatloaf pan with the insert. I ball up some aluminum foil and put under the insert. Doing so means the meat doesn't sit in all that grease beign released from the meatloaf.

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Free2be — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 01:34:54 GMT

I'll check into that water bath method although my meat loaves turn out very well. I'm always interested in new techniques.

If you don't have a pan with an insert, place a couple pieces of dry bread beneath the meat, they'll soak up the grease.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 01:49:34 GMT

I'm going to have to get one of those pans.

My meatloaf is hit or miss, and yes, I do make patties from the remainders.

I think it just depends on my mood and what I have in the pantry/fridge that determines the outcome. I am tired, however, of draining grease mid-cook (elaborate system of big old coffee can in sink on newspaper and stuff always gets where it is not supposed to).

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Grammyto3 — Wed, 08 May 2019 00:58:07 GMT

Meatloaf tip......

A single friend told me since she cooks for one or two, she uses one pound of ground beef, one egg, and one pkg of stovetop stuffing.

It adds the spices and the bread crumbs.

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RetRN — Wed, 08 May 2019 01:00:43 GMT

@Grammyto3, smart lady. I love her easy, simple style and I'll bet it is pretty tasty.

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Toppers3 — Wed, 08 May 2019 01:14:11 GMT

@Bridgegal wrote:
@AuntG

Hi. You may not be adding enough binding agent. I use crushed saltine crackers because that's what my Mother did but most people use bread, I think. Also, you need an beaten egg or two depending on the size of the meatloaf.

I was thinking the exact same thing as you.

If the mixture is turning out kind of liquid-y, it probably needs more of a binder in it.

I will also use saltines in my meatloaf as a binder.

My Mom used to use oatmeal, and I did, too. I like to try different things. I'll use dry bread crumbs instead of oatmeal.

I'll also use an egg, too.

I don't often follow the same recipe when I make a meatloaf, as I'll kind of "eyeball" a recipe and change things up to try something different.

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depglass — Mon, 13 May 2019 14:01:46 GMT

Mix your meatloaf with your hands. I once tried putting it in my Kitchen Aid and it came out way too "smooth." I don't know how that affected flavor, but it sure did.