Hoisin-Glazed Meatloaf Sandwiches

Serves: 2

Hal Herzog

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

46

Spice

49

Sweetness

46

Sourness

42

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.9

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 cup

Hoisin Sauce

450 g

Ground Beef

450 g

Ground Pork

Directions:

1

For hoisin glaze: Bring all ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan; reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens to a glaze, 8-10 minutes

2

Bring all ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan; reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, until sauce thickens to a glaze, 8-10 minutes

3

For meatloaf: Preheat oven to 375°F

4

Coat the bottom and sides of loaf pan with nonstick spray and set aside

5

In a large bowl, soak bread cubes in chicken broth, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed and bread is beginning to fall apart, 4-5 minutes

6

Cook bacon in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until fat is rendered and bacon is starting to crisp

7

Add scallions (white and pale-green parts only), celery, ginger, and garlic; cook, stirring often, until vegetables begin to soften, 3-4 minutes

8

Let cool in pan for 5 minutes

9

Combine scallion and bread mixtures in a large bowl

10

Add 2 tablespoons hoisin glaze, remaining scallions (dark-green parts), beef, pork, and remaining 4 ingredients

11

Using your hands, work all ingredients together until very well incorporated and mixture is beginning to get sticky

12

Pack mixture into prepared pan, pressing to eliminate any air pockets and mounding in center

13

Cover with foil

14

Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; place loaf pan on top

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Bake meatloaf for 30 minutes

16

Uncover and spread 2 tablespoons hoisin glaze over top

17

Bake until an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F when inserted into center of meatloaf, about 1 hour longer

18

Let meatloaf rest for 20 minutes

19

Using flexible spatulas, transfer meatloaf to a platter or cutting board

20

DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead

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Let cool, cover, and chill

22

Preheat oven to 375°F

23

Coat the bottom and sides of loaf pan with nonstick spray and set aside

24

In a large bowl, soak bread cubes in chicken broth, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed and bread is beginning to fall apart, 4-5 minutes

25

Cook bacon in a large heavy skillet over medium heat until fat is rendered and bacon is starting to crisp

26

Add scallions (white and pale-green parts only), celery, ginger, and garlic; cook, stirring often, until vegetables begin to soften, 3-4 minutes

27

Let cool in pan for 5 minutes

28

Combine scallion and bread mixtures in a large bowl

29

Add 2 tablespoons hoisin glaze, remaining scallions (dark-green parts), beef, pork, and remaining 4 ingredients

30

Using your hands, work all ingredients together until very well incorporated and mixture is beginning to get sticky

31

Pack mixture into prepared pan, pressing to eliminate any air pockets and mounding in center

32

Cover with foil

33

Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; place loaf pan on top

34

Bake meatloaf for 30 minutes

35

Uncover and spread 2 tablespoons hoisin glaze over top

36

Bake until an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F when inserted into center of meatloaf, about 1 hour longer

37

Let meatloaf rest for 20 minutes

38

Using flexible spatulas, transfer meatloaf to a platter or cutting board

39

DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead

40

Let cool, cover, and chill

41

For salad: Toss vegetables, next 3 ingredients, and 2 teaspoons oil in a medium bowl to coat

42

Cover and chill, tossing occasionally, for 1 hour or up to 1 day ahead

43

Cut meatloaf into 12 slices

44

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat

45

Working in batches and adding additional oil by teaspoonfuls as needed, fry meatloaf slices until browned in spots and heated through, about 2 minutes per side

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Place toasts on plates; brush with hoisin glaze and top with a meatloaf slice

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Drain salad, if using; mound on top of meatloaf, dividing equally

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Garnish with cilantro

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Toss vegetables, next 3 ingredients, and 2 teaspoons oil in a medium bowl to coat

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Cover and chill, tossing occasionally, for 1 hour or up to 1 day ahead

51

Cut meatloaf into 12 slices

52

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat

53

Working in batches and adding additional oil by teaspoonfuls as needed, fry meatloaf slices until browned in spots and heated through, about 2 minutes per side

54

Place toasts on plates; brush with hoisin glaze and top with a meatloaf slice

55

Drain salad, if using; mound on top of meatloaf, dividing equally

56

Garnish with cilantro