Southern-Style Meatloaf Ingredients: • 1 ½ lbs ground beef (80/20) • ½ lb ground pork (optional, for extra flavor) • 1 small onion, finely chopped • ½ green bell pepper, finely chopped • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 cup crushed saltine crackers (or breadcrumbs) • 1 pack Recipe secret (onion flavor) • ½ cup whole milk • 1 large egg • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard • 2 tbsp ketchup • 1 tsp smoked paprika • 1 tsp onion powder • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp seasoned salt • ½ tsp black pepper • ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for a little heat) Glaze: • ½ cup ketchup • ½ cup BBQ sauce • 2 tbsp brown sugar • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce Instructions: 1. Preheat & Prep: • Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 2. Mix the Meatloaf: • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, onion, bell pepper, garlic, crackers, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and ketchup. • Add the smoked paprika, chicken bouillon onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne, secret recipe. • Mix everything together gently with your hands or a spoon—don’t overwork the meat! 3. Shape & Bake: • Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared pan or on a baking sheet. • Bake uncovered for 40 minutes. 4. Prepare the Glaze: • In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, bbq sauce, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. 5. Glaze & Finish Baking: • Remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the glaze evenly on top. • Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the glaze is caramelized and the meatloaf is cooked through (internal temp should be 160°F). 6. Rest & Serve: • Let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve with mashed potatoes, collard greens, or cornbread for the ultimate Southern meal! If you like this video and would like to see more don't forget to like, share, and subscribe and hi