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Cozy Pork Sausage Meatloaf

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A juicy, tender pork sausage meatloaf perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or special occasions, featuring a flavorful glaze and simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound pork sausage, raw and uncooked (mild Italian sausage recommended)
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • For the glaze:
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce to prepare the glaze. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, combine pork sausage, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, chopped onion, minced garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  4. Transfer the meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Press down gently and smooth the top.
  5. Spread the ketchup glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
  6. Bake on the middle rack for 50-60 minutes. Check at 50 minutes using an instant-read thermometer; the internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C). If no thermometer, cut to check juices run clear and no pink inside.
  7. Let the meatloaf rest in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing.
  8. Slice into thick pieces and serve warm.

Notes

Do not over-mix the meat mixture to avoid dense texture. Use whole milk to keep meatloaf moist. If glaze darkens too fast, tent with foil. Let meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing to lock in juices. For gluten-free, substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free crumbs. For leaner option, use turkey sausage but flavor will differ.

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