SMOKED MEATLOAF ON TRAEGER RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine everything EXCEPT 1/4 cup of bbq sauce and the beef rub in a large bowl and mix well.
• Roll the mixture onto a sheet of aluminum foil or parchment paper and form into log/loaf.
• Wrap the loaf in the foil/parchment and refrigerate for one hour to help the loaf set.
• Set your pellet smoker to 225F and use hickory pellets for smoke.
• Remove the wrapped meatloaf from the refrigerator and season the top and sides with the beef rub.
• Use the foil to transport the meatloaf to the smoker and then use the foil to roll the loaf so that the seasoned side is DOWN.
• Season the TOP of the meatloaf with the remaining rub.
• Smoke the meatloaf for one hour at 225F.
• Open the smoker and glaze the top of the meatloaf with the bbq sauce.
• Raise the temperature of the pellet grill to 325F.
• Smoke for another 30-45 minutes until an internal temperature of 160F.
• Carefully remove the smoked meatloaf from the grill and allow to cool for 30 minutes for easier slicing.

Steps:

• Apply yellow mustard all over the outside of the meat to help the rub to stick better.
• Pour ¼ cup of Jeff's original rub on top of the pork butt and massage it in to create a paste. Cover the top and sides with the rub/mustard paste.
• Cover/wrap the pork butt and place it in the fridge overnight if possible
• Set up smoker for cooking at about 300°F with indirect heat. Once it's ready, it's time to cook.
• Place pork butt on grate fat side down and close lid/door.
• When the pork butt reaches 165°F or when the color is perfect (about 3 hours), remove meat from smoker and wrap in a double layer of heavy duty foil.
• Place pork butt back onto 300 degree smoker and continue to cook for 2 hours or until the internal temperature of the meat reaches 205°F.
• Remove the meat from the heat and let it rest for at least 30 minutes.
• Pull the meat into chunks, pieces discarding any clumps of fat that did not render during the cooking process.
• Serve pork on slider buns with slaw, pickles, Jeff's barbecue sauce, onions, etc.
• Enjoy!