Cedar Plank Meatloaf

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Oh my goodness. I was already a card-carrying meatloaf addict before cedar plank meatloaf came into my life. Now, my meatloaf obsession is completely out of control. Cooking on the cedar planks added a mild aroma and taste of cedar. Not overwhelming at all, the planks take meatloaf from simple-and-good to amazing-and-great. This is my favorite way to make meatloaf. By far.

Cedar Plank Meatloaf

Any Meatloaf Is Better On Cedar

You can use pretty much any meatloaf recipe you want, but keep away from recipes that produce a super soft or ‘runny’ meatloaf mixture. You’re not cooking your cedar plank meatloaf in a pan with sides. You don’t want your meat mixture finding its way off the plank into the grill so stick with one with some thickness to it. The recipe I used below makes for a firm meatloaf that is still amazingly moist and tender. It’s perfect on the grill and better in my tummy!

Use good, quality cedar planks when grilling.

My cedar plank mashed potatoes go great with this meatloaf.

Cedar Plank Meatloaf
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Cedar Plank Meatloaf

Oh my goodness. I was already a card-carrying meatloaf addict before cedar plank meatloaf came into my life. Now, my meatloaf obsession is completely out of control.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword cedar plank, meatloaf
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 6
Calories 333kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the meatloaf

For the topping

Instructions

  • Fire up your grill for direct and indirect cooking.
  • Remove the plank from the water and sear it on both sides over the flame. Get a nice char on it but don't burn it. Place on a large baking sheet and set up your grill for indirect cooking between 350-400 F.
  • In a large bowl combine the remaining meatloaf ingredients.
  • Transfer the meat mixture to the plank and form into a loaf.
  • Transfer the plank to your grill over indirect heat. Cook for 45 minutes.
  • Pour the topping over the meatloaf and spread out with the back of a spoon.
  • Continue cooking until the meatloaf reaches at least 160 F, testing the temperature in the thickest part of the loaf.
  • Remove and let rest 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 763mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 97IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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