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Jack Daniels meatloaf sliced on a wooden board, glazed with sticky whiskey BBQ sauce

Jack Daniel's Meatloaf

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

A juicy, tender meatloaf brushed with a sweet, sticky Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey BBQ glaze that caramelizes into a lacquered crust as it bakes. Easy enough for a weeknight, special enough for a Sunday dinner.

Ingredients 

For the meatloaf:

  • 2 lbs ground beef, 80/20
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ medium onion, grated or finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tbsp Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

For the Jack Daniel's glaze:

  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch of cayenne, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a rimmed sheet pan with foil or parchment.
  • Make the panade: In a large bowl, stir together the breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit 5 minutes until absorbed.
  • Mix the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Jack Daniel's, Worcestershire, garlic powder, and cayenne. Set aside.
  • Build the meat mixture: To the panade, add the egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire, Jack Daniel's, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Add the ground beef and mix gently with your hands just until combined — do not overmix.
  • Shape: Form into a loaf roughly 5x9 inches on the prepared pan.
  • Bake: Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush on ⅓ of the glaze. Return to the oven and repeat the glazing every 10 minutes (2 more times), baking until the internal temperature reaches 160°F, about 45–55 minutes total.
  • Rest: Let the meatloaf rest 8–10 minutes. Brush with any reserved glaze, slice, and serve.

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl

Notes

  • Don't overmix the meat or the loaf will be dense and tough.
  • Use a thermometer — 160°F is juicy and fully cooked.
  • No whiskey? Substitute apple juice or beef broth in both the meat and glaze.
  • Boozier glaze base: Use homemade Jack Daniel's sauce in place of the bottled BBQ.
  • Store: Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze sliced portions up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 422kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 38gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 1313mgPotassium: 755mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 307IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 5mg