No porcupines were harmed in the making of this meatloaf

SMOKE FREAK · 01-17-2021, 12:46 PM

Loosely following a recipe (that I don't have) for porcupine meatballs...
Used some cheap 80% burger from the sale bin at the store.
Added uncooked rice, eggs, green onions, kosher salt, CBP, thyme, SPOGOS, and worch. None measured...

In a pan with some pecan chunks for smoke.

Near 40 minutes I drained the fat.

And added a pint of our roasted tomatoes with serrano peppers (smoothed out a bit with the boat motor) and a half pint of beef broth.

The rice is not done yet so...
Simmered that for an hour or more.

Took the loaf out and simmered the sauce to thicken some.

And plated with smashed up spuds with the tomato gravy.

Spicy, smoky, and concentrated tomato flavor. Rice was done but still had a bit of chew. Just right.

Thanks all for stopping by for a look.

tom b · 01-17-2021, 12:52 PM

looks killer, never heard of the rice trick

SMOKE FREAK · 01-17-2021, 01:02 PM

Back in the day rice was cheap and meat was expensive. Rice was added to ground beef to stretch it out a bit.

Or so I've read...

THoey1963 · 01-17-2021, 01:11 PM

Interesting. I'd think the rice would have been cooked, or at least par cooked before adding.

SMOKE FREAK · 01-17-2021, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by THoey1963

Interesting. I'd think the rice would have been cooked, or at least par cooked before adding.

That's the reason for the hour long simmer in the sauce.

Tat-que · 01-17-2021, 01:19 PM

Looks delicious

4ever3 · 01-17-2021, 01:23 PM

Yesssssss SIR!

Stingerhook · 01-17-2021, 01:39 PM

I love the rice idea Craig, one fine looking meal.

jzadski · 01-17-2021, 02:09 PM

Fine looking meal Never thought about rice in my meatloaf. Just might have to try that along with some smoke cabbage. Smoked Deconstructed Golabki

Shiz-Nit · 01-17-2021, 02:30 PM

Fine looking indeed

Big George's BBQ · 01-17-2021, 04:06 PM

YUM Love meatloaf

Titch · 01-17-2021, 04:46 PM

Looks great indeed, That should fill you up

frognot · 01-17-2021, 04:50 PM

Mighty fine meatloaf right there!

Smoking Piney · 01-17-2021, 04:54 PM

Awesome!

WhitesideJC · 01-17-2021, 09:49 PM

Love seeing this, I grew up eating this exact meal though cooked in the oven.

01-17-2021, 12:46 PM	#1
SMOKE FREAK Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-03-16 Location: McPherson Kansas	No porcupines were harmed in the making of this meatloaf Loosely following a recipe (that I don't have) for porcupine meatballs... Used some cheap 80% burger from the sale bin at the store. Added uncooked rice, eggs, green onions, kosher salt, CBP, thyme, SPOGOS, and worch. None measured... In a pan with some pecan chunks for smoke. Near 40 minutes I drained the fat. And added a pint of our roasted tomatoes with serrano peppers (smoothed out a bit with the boat motor) and a half pint of beef broth. The rice is not done yet so... Simmered that for an hour or more. Took the loaf out and simmered the sauce to thicken some. And plated with smashed up spuds with the tomato gravy. Spicy, smoky, and concentrated tomato flavor. Rice was done but still had a bit of chew. Just right. Thanks all for stopping by for a look. __________________ Craig

01-17-2021, 12:52 PM	#2
tom b somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-12-15 Location: Temecula, CA	looks killer, never heard of the rice trick __________________ LSG 24x48 offset, MAK 2 Star General, Built in Santa Maria Pit, Weber Performer Deluxe 22 w/CB Rotisserie, Blackstone Pizza Oven, WGA, A PBC A 26'er AND A Jumbo Joe

01-17-2021, 01:02 PM	#3
SMOKE FREAK Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-03-16 Location: McPherson Kansas	Back in the day rice was cheap and meat was expensive. Rice was added to ground beef to stretch it out a bit. Or so I've read... __________________ Craig

01-17-2021, 01:11 PM	#4
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01-17-2021, 01:39 PM	#8
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01-17-2021, 02:09 PM	#9
jzadski Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-06-14 Location: Lapeer, MI Name/Nickname : Joe	Fine looking meal Never thought about rice in my meatloaf. Just might have to try that along with some smoke cabbage. Smoked Deconstructed Golabki __________________ 14" CBS, 18" & 22" WSM, Weber Kettle, Ducane Gasser, Rec Tec-680, MB-560, Blackstone 36"

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