How to Cook Meatloaf on a Smoker
Follow these simple steps to get the perfect smoked meatloaf. Need a side dish? Check out this listing of healthy BBQ sides!
The Smoked Meatloaf Glaze
I usually don’t like a glaze on my meatloaf. It brings back memories of overcooked meatloaf with ketchup slathered on it. When meatloaf is smoked, it already has a bunch of savory and smoky flavor, so a glaze is really optional and just adds a nice tangy crust to the meatloaf. All you need are 3 ingredients:
Ketchup (sugar free if you’re keeping things low carb)Coconut aminosMustard
Just whisk the ingredients together and slather it on top of the meatloaf during the last 20-30 minutes of cooking (exact instructions below). Looking for more? Check out these mouthwatering summer BBQ recipes!
Any Smoker, but ours is a Traeger Meatloaf
This recipe works with any pellet grill or smoker. We have a Traeger pellet grill, so that’s what we used. It’s great because you can set the probe in the meat and watch the temp rise with an app on your phone. It’s makes cooking this smoked meatloaf recipe very easy.
Cooking Tips
The exact cooking times in the recipe are what I experienced. They will vary based on your meatloaf and smoker. Watch the temperature of the meatloaf carefully with an instant read thermometer and cook to the temperature noted.You can prep the meatloaf ahead of time if desired. Just mix it all up and cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to cook it.Take your time to form the loaf so to minimize cracking and falling apart. You’ll need to smooth out the edges as much as possible. Follow the recipe for transferring the meatloaf to the smoker. Alternatively, you could shape the loaf on a grill pan and just set the pan on your grill for cooking.
Your Turn To Make This Easy Smoker Recipe
Fire up your smoker or pellet grill and give this delicious meatloaf a try. You’ll be amazed by the flavor and how easy this recipe is to prep and cook. If you try it, be sure to leave a rating and comment below and let us know how it goes. Also, take a pic to share on Instagram. Tag us @realsimplegood, we love to see what you’re cooking!
