Leftover Stuffed Smoked Meatloaf
Leftover Stuffed Smoked Meatloaf - Don't get me wrong, I dearly love leftover meatloaf sandwiches but it's also great as a entree. Raided my freezer and opted for half a Cheese Stuffed Smoked Meatloaf I cooked in September. Barbecue is the gift that keeps on giving! I like to vacuum seal my leftovers and enjoy them down the road here at home or in our RV on the road.
Last night's dinner consisted of leftover cheese stuffed smoked meatloaf, a side of corn, and steamed sweet potatoes. Course you must have brown gravy when enjoying meatloaf and yesterday was no exception. Took the Money $Shot photo with some brown gravy drizzled on the meatloaf and potatoes ... but once I put the camera down I drowned the meatloaf and potatoes with a ton of brown gravy. Can't ever have too much gravy!!
The key to safely vacuum sealing leftovers is to make sure that it's important to remember that cooked food must be cooled down to at least room temperature before vacuuming or you run the risk of bacterial growth.
So the next time you smoke your favorite meatloaf make sure to vacuum seal the leftovers ... if there are any!!
Bruce Bartl
Hi Pete,
I have smoked your cheese stuffed meatloaf a couple of times now & we absolutely love it!
What do you do for the gravy as there really isn’t enough meat juices to make the gravy from scratch? Most of the gravy in jars isn’t very good. Like you, I love gravy on my meatloaf.
By the way, I LOVE your cookbook. As someone new to smoking, you have given me some great recipes that everyone loves!
Thanks,
Bruce Bartl
smokerpete
Thank you for the kind words Bruce. Glad you’re enjoying the cookbook.
For my gravy I like using McCormick Brown Gray and/or McCormick Poultry Gravy mix. I buy the large containers at big box stores (Costco, Sams, Smart and Final, Cash & Carry, etc) or sometimes you can find it at local grocery stores. I wish McCormick or someone made large containers of Pork Gravy mix.