Caplansky's Smoked Meatloaf

Recipe summary

Equipment needed: smoker (not required), 2 standard bread molds, wax paper to line bread pan

Courtesy of Zane Caplansky of Caplansky's Deli

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Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 6 medium onions, diced
• 10 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 pounds ground beef
• 1 pound smoked meat, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
• 12 eggs
• 1/2 litre bread crumbs
• 12 dashes Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 750 millilitres can crushed tomatoes
• 500 millilitres ketchup
• 2 tablespoons vinegar (apple cider if available)
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 12 dashes hot sauce (tabasco, Sriracha or similar) for sauce