Best 3 Dill Pickle Meatloaf Recipes

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Dill pickle meatloaf is a unique and flavorful dish that combines the classic taste of meatloaf with the tangy and savory flavor of dill pickles. This entrée is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a show-stopping dish for a special occasion, dill pickle meatloaf is sure to be a hit.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DILL PICKLE MEATLOAF



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I'm not sure where this recipe came from but it's one that my mom made all the time when I was growing up. It's now a regular at my house and it gets excellent reviews from everyone I've served it to...and the best part is the kids love it too!

Provided by CaraMeg

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 egg
1 small onion, chopped
½ cup dill pickle juice
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 slice bread, torn into small pieces
1 pound lean ground beef
¼ cup chopped dill pickles
¼ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 8x8 inch baking dish.
  • Beat the egg in a mixing bowl. Whisk in the onion, pickle juice, salt, and pepper. Stir in the bread until soggy, then mix in the ground beef until evenly combined. Form into a loaf and place into the prepared pan. Stir together the chopped pickles, ketchup, water, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce; pour over the meatloaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 842.2 mg, Sugar 8 g

GERRY'S MEATLOAF WITH DILL PICKLE SAUCE



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Yet another of dad's recipes. This is a slightly different meatloaf, than what most people are familiar with. Excellent served with rice, potatoes or broad pasta & fresh peas.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Veal

Time 1h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground veal
1/2 lb ground pork
1 onion, medium, chopped
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
1/2 cup pickle juice
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup dill pickle, chopped
1/2 cup chili sauce or 1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Lightly mix meats with onions, bread crumbs, pickles, egg, salt and pepper until well blended.
  • Shape into a loaf and place in shallow pan.
  • Combine pickle juice, chili sauce or ketchup, water, sugar and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Pour over meatloaf and place in 350°F oven basting twice with sauce in pan for 40 minutes.
  • Continue baking without basting for additional 30 - 35 minutes, until meatloaf is really glazed.
  • Garnish with a pickle fan. Dad always served this with Brussels sprouts and tiny whole carrots.

ERYK'S DILL PICKLE MEATLOAF



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When my son Eryk was a little boy, he used to ask me to make this at least once a week. He is now 22 and he still says it's his favorite meat loaf. I usually serve with baked potatoes and a green salad.

Provided by Denise in NH

Categories     Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs meatloaf, mixture (ground beef and ground pork)
1 medium onion, grated
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
1/2 cup bottled pickle juice
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickle
1/2 cup catsup
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • mixed ground meat mixture lightly with onion, bread crumbs, dill pickle juice, egg, salt and pepper until well blended.
  • Shape into a loaf in a shallow baking pan.
  • Combine dill pickle, catsup, water, sugar and Worcestershire sauce; pour over loaf.
  • Bake in oven at 350 basting a couple of times with sauce in pan, 40 minutes.
  • Continue baking without basting 35 minutes or until glazed.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for a more flavorful meatloaf.
  • Soak the bread crumbs in milk before adding them to the meat mixture. This will help to keep the meatloaf moist.
  • Add plenty of dill pickles and dill weed to the meat mixture. This is what gives the meatloaf its unique flavor.
  • Wrap the meatloaf in bacon before baking it. This will help to keep it moist and flavorful.
  • Bake the meatloaf at a low temperature for a longer period of time. This will help to prevent it from drying out.

Conclusion:

Dill pickle meatloaf is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover dill pickles. With its unique flavor and moist texture, dill pickle meatloaf is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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