Meatloaf
- Level: Intermediate
- Yield: 6 servings
- Total: 2 hr 50 min
- Prep: 50 min
- Inactive: 30 min
- Cook: 1 hr 30 min
Ingredients
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 medium onion, finely diced
5 cloves garlic, smashed
1 egg
3 teaspoons fennel seed, toasted
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 cup MP Sauce, recipe follows
3/4 pound ground beef
3/4 pound ground veal
3/4 pound ground pork
Millionaire's Relish, recipe follows
MP Sauce:
1 cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup blackstrap molasses
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/3 cup shallots, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon chipotle peppers
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek*
1/4 cup dried dates, pitted and chopped
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons tamarind paste*
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch baking soda
Millionaire's Relish:
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and finely diced (about 4 cups)
1 large onion, finely diced
1 small hot pepper, seeded, finely diced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
2 teaspoons mustard seed
1 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
Directions
Special equipment:
a 9 by 5 by-3-inch loaf pan a food processor or blender- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Combine the bread crumbs and the milk in a large bowl. Set aside.
- Combine the onion, garlic, egg, fennel, salt, pepper, parsley, and 1/2 cup of the MP Sauce. Add the bread crumb mixture and mix well. Gently mix in the ground meats.
- Pack this mixture into the loaf pan. Pour the remaining 1/2 cup of MP Sauce over top. Place on a baking sheet and bake for about 1 hour and 10 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer reaches 160 degrees F. Let rest at least 15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve hot accompanied by Millionaire's Relish.
MP Sauce:
- In a large stainless-steel pot, combine all the ingredients except for the salt and baking soda. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat. Simmer gently for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow the mixture to cool for at least 15 minutes before adding to the food processor or blender.
- Puree the sauce in batches, then press the sauce through a fine sieve for a smooth finish. Stir in the salt and baking soda, which will help to balance the acidity of the sauce.
Millionaire's Relish:
- Put the cucumbers, onion, and hot pepper in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 30 minutes, then drain.
- Meanwhile in a medium-sized stockpot over high heat, bring the sugar, vinegar, mustard seed, celery seed, cloves, and turmeric to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the drained cucumber, onion and hot pepper. Cook until the mixture thickens, about 20 minutes.
Cook’s Note
* Sambal oelek and tamarind paste and can be found in Asian markets or high-end stores.