Bacon Wrapped Pork Meatloaf

By stancec44

It only takes ten minutes to get the meatloaf ready for baking; it's a flavorful combination of ground pork, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce and parsley, wrapped with strips of applewood-smoked bacon. Then it's into the oven, where the bacon crisps and renders.

Add a pan of vegetables to the oven halfway through--try broccoli, brussels sprouts or asparagus tossed with olive oil, salt and pepper--to complete the meal and add a splash of green to the plate. This dish can be a low-maintenance weeknight dinner, or an impressive centerpiece for a party

Ingredients

• strips bacon, (apple-smoked bacon preferred) - See more at:
• 2 pounds ground pork (coarse ground is better?)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 2 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard, (grainy or non-grainy, depending on preference)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 3/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup Italian parsley , chopped (OR 2 tablespoons dried parsley)

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 75mins
Adapted from tastingtable.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking pan with a few layers of aluminum foil and set aside.

In a large bowl, add the eggs, milk, mustard, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Whisk until everything is evenly combined. Add the ground pork, breadcrumbs, and parsley. Mix until combined.

Transfer the meat to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a 9 by 5-inch loaf. Arrange the bacon across the top of the meatloaf and bake for about 55 to 65 minutes until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 160 degrees F, on an instant-read thermometer.

Remove from the oven to a cutting board and let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.