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Smoked Italian Meatloaf
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Smoked Italian Meatloaf

When I saw this idea for a smoked Italian meatloaf I was all over it in a heartbeat. It’s a combination of what I consider a fairly traditional meat mixture infused with Italian flavors, but then comes the tasty cool part. It’s stuffed with prosciutto, arugula, and provolone cheese! Mama mia!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword meatloaf, smoked
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 793kcal

Ingredients

For the meat mixture

For the stuffing

  • 2 handfuls arugula rinsed, patted dry
  • 8 slices prosciutto
  • 8 slices provolone cheese

Instructions

  • Fire up your smoker for 275 F. Use a lighter wood such as a fruit wood.

For the meat mixture

  • Place all ingredients into a large bowl and mix well.
  • Line a 9" x 13" 1" deep pan with foil. Make sure the foil extends over the sides of the pan by at least 1".
  • Add the meat mixture to the pan and flatten it out to fill the pan, making sure the meat is the same thickness throughout. I found just using the palms of my hands to be the easiest way to do this.

For the stuffing

  • Later the arugula, prosciutto and provolone cheese on top of the meat, leaving a 1" border around the edges.
  • To roll up, start along the long end (or short end if you want a thicker loaf) and start to foll about 1" of the meat over onto itself. Keep going, back and forth, rolling as you go.
  • Seal the ends and the seam. You don't want the contents to escape.
  • Transfer to the smoker and smoke for 2 hours or until the internal temperature of the loaf measures 150 F in several places.
  • Combine the glaze ingredients and brush over the top of the loaf.
  • Smoke another 30 minutes.
  • Remove and let rest for 45 minutes. If you don't let it rest long enough the cheese will ooze out when you slice it.
  • Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 793kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 207mg | Sodium: 958mg | Potassium: 704mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 382IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 5mg