Eryk's Dill Pickle Meatloaf

Experience a bold twist on a comfort food classic with *Eryk's Dill Pickle Meatloaf*! This flavorful recipe elevates traditional meatloaf by incorporating tangy dill pickles and their briny juice directly into the mix, creating a juicy, savory dish with a pop of pickle-powered zest. Complemented by aromatic garlic, onion, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce, every bite is packed with mouthwatering flavor. A sweet and tangy glaze of ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar seals the deal, caramelizing beautifully in the oven. Perfect for pickle lovers, this 20-minute prep, crowd-pleasing masterpiece is ideal for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. Serve with mashed potatoes or a fresh side salad for a hearty, irresistible meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:75 mins

Total Time:95 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground beef
• 1 cup Dill pickles
• 1 small Onion
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 2 Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons Dill pickle juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Mustard (Dijon or yellow)
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a standard loaf pan.

Step 2

Finely dice the dill pickles and the onion. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, diced pickles, diced onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, dill pickle juice, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Mix the ingredients gently with your hands or a spoon until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent the meatloaf from being dense.

Step 5

Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared loaf pan, or form it into a free-standing loaf on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar together to create a glaze.

Step 7

Spread half of the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and spread the remaining glaze on top.

Step 9

Bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Step 10

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1798.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2907.0

Total Fat 179.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1025.2mg	0%
Sodium 7330.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 156.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.3g	0%
Total Sugars 60.7g
Protein 187.0g	0%

Vitamin D 135.7IU	0%
Calcium 437.3mg	0%
Iron 24.0mg	0%
Potassium 3022.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.0%

Protein: 25.1%

Carbs: 20.9%