Best 2 Gerrys Meatloaf With Dill Pickle Sauce Recipes

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**Gerry's Meatloaf with Dill Pickle Sauce: A Classic Comfort Food Dish with a Unique Twist**

Gerry's meatloaf is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a family dinner or a potluck. The combination of ground beef, pork, and veal creates a moist and tender meatloaf, while the dill pickle sauce adds a tangy and refreshing flavor. This recipe also includes instructions for making mashed potatoes and green beans, which are classic sides for meatloaf.

**Other recipes featured in the article:**

* **Dill Pickle Sauce:** This easy-to-make sauce is the perfect complement to Gerry's meatloaf. It is made with mayonnaise, sour cream, dill pickles, and a few simple seasonings.
* **Mashed Potatoes:** This classic side dish is made with Yukon Gold potatoes, butter, milk, and salt and pepper.
* **Green Beans:** These simple green beans are sautéed in butter and garlic until tender.

**Keywords:** meatloaf, dill pickle sauce, mashed potatoes, green beans, comfort food, family dinner, potluck, easy recipe

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

DILL PICKLE MEATLOAF



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I'm not sure where this recipe came from but it's one that my mom made all the time when I was growing up. It's now a regular at my house and it gets excellent reviews from everyone I've served it to...and the best part is the kids love it too!

Provided by CaraMeg

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 egg
1 small onion, chopped
½ cup dill pickle juice
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 slice bread, torn into small pieces
1 pound lean ground beef
¼ cup chopped dill pickles
¼ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 8x8 inch baking dish.
  • Beat the egg in a mixing bowl. Whisk in the onion, pickle juice, salt, and pepper. Stir in the bread until soggy, then mix in the ground beef until evenly combined. Form into a loaf and place into the prepared pan. Stir together the chopped pickles, ketchup, water, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce; pour over the meatloaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 124 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 842.2 mg, Sugar 8 g

ERYK'S DILL PICKLE MEATLOAF



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When my son Eryk was a little boy, he used to ask me to make this at least once a week. He is now 22 and he still says it's his favorite meat loaf. I usually serve with baked potatoes and a green salad.

Provided by Denise in NH

Categories     Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs meatloaf, mixture (ground beef and ground pork)
1 medium onion, grated
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
1/2 cup bottled pickle juice
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickle
1/2 cup catsup
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • mixed ground meat mixture lightly with onion, bread crumbs, dill pickle juice, egg, salt and pepper until well blended.
  • Shape into a loaf in a shallow baking pan.
  • Combine dill pickle, catsup, water, sugar and Worcestershire sauce; pour over loaf.
  • Bake in oven at 350 basting a couple of times with sauce in pan, 40 minutes.
  • Continue baking without basting 35 minutes or until glazed.

Tips:

  • To ensure a moist and flavorful meatloaf, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork. The pork adds richness and helps keep the meatloaf from becoming dry.
  • Soak the bread crumbs in milk before adding them to the meatloaf mixture. This helps to bind the ingredients together and prevents the meatloaf from becoming too dry.
  • Add plenty of seasonings to the meatloaf mixture, such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and salt and pepper. This will help to give the meatloaf a delicious flavor.
  • Wrap the meatloaf in bacon before baking it. This will help to keep the meatloaf moist and add a delicious smoky flavor.
  • Make sure to cook the meatloaf at a low temperature for a long period of time. This will help to ensure that the meatloaf is cooked through without becoming dry.
  • Serve the meatloaf with a delicious sauce, such as the dill pickle sauce included in this recipe. This will help to add extra flavor and moisture to the dish.

Conclusion:

Gerry's Meatloaf with Dill Pickle Sauce is a classic comfort food that is sure to please everyone at your table. The combination of ground beef and ground pork makes for a moist and flavorful meatloaf, while the bacon wrapping adds a delicious smoky flavor. The dill pickle sauce is the perfect accompaniment, adding a tangy and creamy flavor to the dish. This meatloaf is easy to make and can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad. Whether you are serving it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, Gerry's Meatloaf with Dill Pickle Sauce is sure to be a hit.

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