This recipe puts the best Texas flavors between two buns and into your family’s recipe hall of fame. A masterful blend of coarse black pepper and flaky sea salt seals in the brisket’s natural flavors as it slowly smokes to juicy, savory perfection. After some serious time in the smoker, it’s ready to be taken to the next level with the sweet and tangy flavors of MISSION BBQ® Texas Twang BBQ Sauce—a combination that will have your mouth watering and saying ‘y’all’ till the cows come home.
This recipe puts the best Texas flavors between two buns and into your family’s recipe hall of fame. A masterful blend of coarse black pepper and flaky sea salt seals in the brisket’s natural flavors as it slowly smokes to juicy, savory perfection. After some serious time in the smoker, it’s ready to be taken to the next level with the sweet and tangy flavors of MISSION BBQ® Texas Twang BBQ Sauce—a combination that will have your mouth watering and saying ‘y’all’ till the cows come home.
Key products
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Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch baking dish with no-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Mix saltines, milk, and eggs in large bowl. Let stand 5 minutes until crackers are softened. Whisk until smooth paste forms. Add beef, pork, onions, cheese, Worcestershire Sauce, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt; mix just until combined.
- Transfer meat mixture to prepared baking dish, shaping into 9x5-inch loaf, about 1 1/2 inches thick. Spread BBQ Sauce over meatloaf. Cover with foil.
- Bake about 1 hour or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from oven and uncover. Let rest 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Serve with additional sauce, if desired.
