Best 3 Picnic Loaf Recipes

Picnic loaf, also known as summer sausage, is a type of cured meat similar to salami, but milder in flavor. It is a popular food for picnics and other outdoor gatherings, as it is easy to transport and does not require refrigeration. Picnic loaf is typically made from pork, but it can also be made from beef, veal, lamb, or venison. It is seasoned with a variety of spices, such as garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. The meat is ground and mixed with the spices, then stuffed into a casing and smoked or cooked. Picnic loaf can be eaten sliced, as an appetizer or sandwich filling, or cooked in a variety of dishes.

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

PICNIC LOAF

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Recipe from 'Marvellous Meals with Mince' - for all you 'when we's' (ex Rhodesians) out there we curried the mince and it was Bunny Chow - This is a meat, vegetable and cheese loaf cooked within a bread crust. as a balanced meal for outdoor eating, it is convenient, nourishing and sustaining. After cooking it I leave it wrapped in foil and enclosed in an insulated bag. this keeps the heat in well, so that it is still warm when we reach our picnic spot However, if you prefer to make it well beforehand it is also appetising eaten cold. Oven temperture Gas Mark 5/375F/190C

Provided by McCarthy

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 loaf bread (small)
butter
225 g leeks, washed and trimmed
225 g beef mince
30 ml tomato puree
50 g cheese, grated
2 garlic cloves, chopped finely
20 ml ground coriander
1 egg, beaten
salt and pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven. Cut off one end of the loaf. Pull out all the inside, keeping the empty loaf and cut-off end on one side, and whizz it into breadcrumbs in a liquidiser or a food processor. Heat a good blob of butter in a large frying pan and fry the crumbs until golden brown and crisp, stirring all the time.
Chop the leeks finely. Put in a large bowl and mix with the minced beef, tomato puree, grated cheese, chopped garlic and ground coriander. season generously with salt and black pepper and mix in the crisp breadcrumbs and, lastly, the beaten egg.
Spoon the mxture into the empty loaf crust, pressing down slighly but filling right to the brim. Replace the end of the loaf and secure by sticking a skewer through. Smear the loaf all over, especially on top with about 15 g butter, then wrap up completely in foil.
Put the foil package in a roasting pan and cook just below the center of the oven for 1 hour. After cooking, enclose the foil package in an insulated bag to keep hot, if required.
Take a chopping board and a sharp knife on your picnic and cut the loaf into thickish slices just before eating.

SAVOURY SAUSAGE PICNIC LOAF

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I used to make this for the family to take to school in their sandwiches. Typical Aussie Kid's, they loved it with Tomato Sauce. This is also great for a picnic. I had forgotten about this recipe, mum used to dice, carrots, celery and also add peas and added them to this recipe. I think this was the economical way of making something different for school lunches.

Provided by Tisme

Categories Meat

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

500 g ground sausage
6 shallots, chopped
2 teaspoons Angostura bitters
1 teaspoon dried herbs
1/2 garlic clove, crushed
seasoning
1 egg, beaten
1 tomatoes, peeled & chopped

Steps:

Combine all ingredients together and form into a loaf shape.
Lightly grease a meatloaf pan or tin and spoon the mixture into the tin, making sure to press down well.
Cover and bake at 180°C for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Drain off any excess fat from loaf.
Let loaf sit and cool and refrigerate.
Serve cold and slice thinly to serve.

PICNIC MEAT LOAF

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Provided by Victoria Granof

Categories Milk/Cream Chicken Egg Onion Pork Bake Picnic Kid-Friendly Lunch Apple Poultry Sausage Summer Chill Cookie Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Small Plates

Yield Makes 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 pounds ground pork
1/2 pound ground chicken
6 ounces cooked chicken sausages (about 2 medium links, casings removed), chopped
1 tart apple (such as Granny Smith), peeled and grated
1/3 cup diced onion
1/3 cup bread crumbs
2/3 cup cream (or evaporated milk - any fat content is fine)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 egg, plus 3 hard-boiled eggs

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients but the hard-boiled eggs.
3. Press half the mixture into the pan, then gently press in the hard-boiled eggs, end to end. Mold the remaining mixture on top.
4. Cover with foil and bake until the juices run clear when you poke the loaf with a sharp knife, 1 1/2 hours.
5. Remove from oven and let cool for 30 minutes. Take the loaf from the pan, let it cool completely, then wrap it well and chill overnight.

Tips:

Choose high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your picnic loaf.
Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the bread tough.
Let the dough rise in a warm place. This will help it to double in size.
Bake the bread at a high temperature. This will give it a crispy crust.
Let the bread cool completely before slicing it. This will help to prevent it from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Picnic loaf is a delicious and versatile bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a little planning, you can easily make a picnic loaf that will be the star of your next gathering.