This Traeger Meatloaf is smoked on your pellet grill and is amazing. It’s a fun twist on your traditional meatloaf recipe that will have you always making yours on your electric smoker! Once you try it, you won’t want it any other way. It’s a great easy, beginner recipe, but yet so flavorful that even the seasoned pro will love this.
It was time for another delectable recipe, and I know you’ll love this smoked meatloaf as much as the minis because everyone loved these Cheesy BBQ Smoked Meatloaf and Mini Smoked Meatloaf Recipe and kept asking for more!
This tender meatloaf is smoked right on your grill, so whether you’re a novice smoker user or a seasoned pro, you’ll love it!
I was eager to tuck into this smoked meatloaf when my husband removed it from the smoker.
Then I sampled some of it, and I vowed never to make meatloaf in a different way again.
It was elevated to a whole new flavor level by being smoked on our favorite Traeger!
How to Smoke Meatloaf on the Pellet Grill
Smoked Meatloaf on a Pellet Grill 🔗
Ground beef and pork are seasoned with the Trinity and double smoked to create a super moist and flavorful smoked meatloaf.
Prep: 60min
Total: 150min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 450 kcal, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground sirloin
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup diced Vidalia onion
- 1/3 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup Sweet Baby Ray’s barbecue sauce – Divided into two 1/4 cup portions
- 2 Tbls Beef Rub (or 1:1 salt pepper)
Instruction:
- Combine everything EXCEPT 1/4 cup of bbq sauce and the beef rub in a large bowl and mix well.
- Roll the mixture onto a sheet of aluminum foil or parchment paper and form into log/loaf.
- Wrap the loaf in the foil/parchment and refrigerate for one hour to help the loaf set.
- Set your pellet smoker to 225F and use hickory pellets for smoke.
- Remove the wrapped meatloaf from the refrigerator and season the top and sides with the beef rub.
- Use the foil to transport the meatloaf to the smoker and then use the foil to roll the loaf so that the seasoned side is DOWN.
- Season the TOP of the meatloaf with the remaining rub.
- Smoke the meatloaf for one hour at 225F.
- Open the smoker and glaze the top of the meatloaf with the bbq sauce.
- Raise the temperature of the pellet grill to 325F.
- Smoke for another 30-45 minutes until an internal temperature of 160F.
- Carefully remove the smoked meatloaf from the grill and allow to cool for 30 minutes for easier slicing.
FAQ
How long does a 2lb meatloaf take to cook at 350?
To ensure that the meatloaf cooks and doesn’t dry out, the oven should be set at 350 degrees F. If you lower the temperature, you won’t get the meatloaf’s signature crust; if you raise it, the exterior will burn before the interior is fully cooked.
What is the secret to moist meatloaf?
For a 2 pound meatloaf, 1 hour should be more than enough to cook it; the best temperature to cook the meatloaf at is 350°F, and it takes about an hour, give or take a few minutes, depending on size and shape.
What does adding milk to meatloaf do?
Eggs, ketchup, tomato paste, mustard, Worcestershire, barbecue sauce, or any other combination of wet seasonings should be added because they not only give the meat flavor and texture, but they also make it incredibly juicy.