Moist, tender, flavorful, and topped with crispy, smoky bacon, there are few things as good as this delicious Smoked Meatloaf recipe. Easy to make and just as good the next day, this is a must-try recipe for smoked meat fans if you love amazing flavor!
This is my favorite delicious smoked meatloaf recipe! Bacon wrapped and smoked to perfection for tons of flavor.
Sick of plain old meatloaf? Yeah, us, too. This smoked bacon-wrapped meatloaf is the best way to take regular meatloaf to a whole new level. Whether you make smoked meatloaf on a traditional smoker, pellet grill smoker, a charcoal grill with wood chips, or in a vertical barrel smoker, swapping the oven for a smoker creates the most amazing results.
You can never go wrong with anything that’s wrapped in bacon! Of course, this isn’t just any old smoked meatloaf recipe. With a double dose of bacon INSIDE the meatloaf and wrapped over the top, there’s bacon in every bite of this ultimate comfort food, just like our Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Chicken.
And, because we’re all about big flavors, you’ll find flavor throughout this classic meatloaf recipe. Starting with a blend of spices, plenty of onions and garlic, and a tasty combination of meats, this sure ain’t your Mama’s traditional meatloaf!
What Is Smoked Meatloaf?
Smoked meatloaf is different from your traditional meatloaf recipe. This bad boy has all the classic meatloaf flavors you love but is smoked in a smoker instead of baked in an oven. The result? A perfectly smoky meatloaf wrapped in bacon and cooked to perfection.
Want more smoked beef recipes? Try our Smoked Beef Tenderloin, Smoked Prime Rib, and Easy Smoked Chuck Roast!
Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf Ingredients
There’s nothing fancy in this bacon-wrapped smoked meatloaf recipe – but if you can’t find Porter Road’s Beef vs Bacon blend, you can use a mix of ground beef and ground pork with some chopped bacon added in.
- Beef vs Bacon Mix – We use Porter Road’s Beef vs Bacon for this easy smoked meatloaf recipe. See more on where our favorite sources to order meat online are. Alternatively, use a mix of ground beef and ground pork.
- Olive Oil
- Onion and Garlic – Onions add a subtle caramel-y sweetness, while garlic adds a punch of nuttiness.
- Paprika
- Chili Powder
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Eggs
- Bread Crumbs – Bread crumbs help keep the smoked meatloaf moist.
- Parsley – Fresh parsley.
- Bacon – Thick-cut bacon works best, so it doesn’t overcook.
How to Make The Perfect Meatloaf
Prep your grill with neutral flavor wood chunks and get it ready to smoke at 225-250F.
Preheat a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion in the olive oil until soft. Add in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, then mix in the paprika, chili powder, and red pepper flakes. Remove the mixture from the heat.
In a large bowl, add eggs, breadcrumbs, parsley, beef bacon mix, and the onion to make the meatloaf mixture. Stir to combine.
Form the meat mixture into a loaf shape, then layer and wrap the bacon on top of the meatloaf. If you’re feeling fancy, make a bacon weave to adorn the top. Place the loaf into a loaf pan.
Place the pan on the preheated smoker rack and close the lid. Smoke the meatloaf over indirect heat until the bacon is crisp and the ground meat is 160F with an instant-read meat thermometer.
Rest the smoked meatloaf for 10 minutes. As it rests, the meatloaf’s internal temperature rises to 165 degrees F before slicing and serving.
What to Serve With Smoked Meatloaf
Wondering what to serve with Bacon-Wrapped Smoked Meatloaf? This easy meatloaf recipe pairs so well with so many dishes, but these smoked side dishes are some of our favorites:
