Best 5 Pork Loaf Recipes

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Pork loaf is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a party appetizer. It is typically made with minced pork shoulder or ground pork, but other meats such as beef, veal, or lamb can also be used. Pork loaf is seasoned with various herbs and spices, and often includes ingredients like bread crumbs, eggs, and vegetables. Once mixed together, the pork loaf is formed into a loaf shape and baked in the oven. This hearty and flavorful dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or a simple salad. Pork loaf is a popular comfort food that is enjoyed by people of all ages.

In this article, we will provide three delicious pork loaf recipes that are sure to please everyone. The first recipe is for a classic pork loaf made with ground pork, bread crumbs, eggs, and spices. The second recipe is for a more unique pork loaf that includes bacon, cheese, and barbecue sauce. The third recipe is for a healthier pork loaf made with ground turkey, vegetables, and whole wheat bread crumbs. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made with ingredients that are easily found at your local grocery store. So whether you are looking for a classic comfort food or a healthier alternative, we have the perfect pork loaf recipe for you!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PORK AND HAM LOAF WITH MARMALADE-MUSTARD GLAZE



Pork and Ham Loaf with Marmalade-Mustard Glaze image

Categories     Mustard     Pork     Bake     Back to School     Dinner     Meat     Ham     Winter     Jam or Jelly     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground pork
1 pound finely chopped smoked ham (about 3 1/2 cups)
1 cup finely crushed saltine crackers
1 cup milk
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/3 cup (packed) golden brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion and bell pepper. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Cool mixture completely.
  • Mix ground pork, ham, crushed crackers, milk, eggs, pepper, salt and cooled onion mixture in large bowl; combine thoroughly. Transfer pork mixture to shallow baking pan. Shape into 9x4x2 1/2-inch loaf. Using long knife, make shallow crisscross (diamond) pattern in top of loaf. Bake loaf 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, blend orange marmalade, Dijon mustard and brown sugar in small bowl for glaze.
  • Drizzle 1/3 cup glaze over loaf; bake 15 minutes. Drizzle another 1/3 cup glaze over loaf; bake 15 minutes. Drizzle remaining glaze over loaf and bake until thermometer inserted into center of loaf registers 165°F, about 20 minutes longer. Transfer loaf to platter; let stand 10 minutes. Pour pan juices into small bowl; whisk to blend.
  • Cut loaf crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Serve with pan juices.

HOISIN-GLAZED PORK AND TURKEY MEAT LOAF



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Meatloaf needs no introduction, but this one gets kicked up a notch with the Chinese-inspired flair of fresh ginger, scallions, and a hoisin sauce glaze. It's delicious and so simple to make.

Provided by Daphne Oz

Categories     HarperCollins     Meatloaf     Pork     turkey     Dinner     Ginger     Sesame Oil

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

Cooking spray
1 1/4 cups whole wheat panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup whole milk
3 large eggs
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley leaves or cilantro
1/4 cup minced fresh basil leaves
4 scallions, minced
6 garlic cloves, finely minced
1/2 medium white onion, grated on a box grater
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
1 pound ground pork
1 pound ground turkey
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a broiler pan rack or wire rack with foil and set it on top of a rimmed baking sheet. Lightly coat the foil with cooking spray, then use a sharp knife to make a few slits in the foil (this will allow the fat from the meatloaf to drip down onto the baking sheet).
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the panko, milk, eggs, parsley, basil, scallions, garlic, onion, ginger, sesame oil, salt, and pepper to taste. Add the ground pork and turkey and stir or use your hands to gently combine, being careful not to overwork the meat.
  • Shape the meat mixture into a 12-inch long loaf and place it on the foil-lined rack. Flatten the top slightly and square off the ends. In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce and ketchup. Pour about half the sauce over the meatloaf and use a brush or spoon to generously coat the sides and top.
  • Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, until the internal temperature reads 160°F on an instant-read thermometer, brushing with glaze every 20 minutes or so. Let the meatloaf cool for 10 to 15 minutes, then transfer to a platter, slice, and serve.
  • Variation
  • For an extra decadent loaf, melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the panko and toast until golden brown, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue with the rest of the recipe.

HUNGARIAN PORK LOAF



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I found this treasured recipe in my great-aunt's handwritten cookbook. She was a wonderful cook, and the entire family always looked forward to hearty meals at her home.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups crushed herb-seasoned stuffing mix
1 cup buttermilk
2 pounds ground pork
1 egg
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon paprika, divided

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine stuffing mix and buttermilk; let stand for 15 minutes. Add pork, egg, parsley, garlic salt and 1/2 teaspoon paprika; mix well. , Press into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°-170°; drain. Sprinkle with remaining paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 445mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein.

PORK LOAF



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This is a new-wave meatloaf! I just purchase a 1-pound piece of smoked ham at the deli department for this and chop it finely on my processor, any brand will do as long as it is a smoke flavor ham, or save some of your cooked leftover ham to make this! I have made it two times in one month, including today, and has become a favorite of my familys. You can use regular saltine crackers for this in place of whole wheat crackers, and red bell pepper can be substituted for green, or use both!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Ham

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 -6 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small bell pepper (green or red bell, seeded and finely chopped, or use half a pepper of both!)
1 1/2 lbs ground pork
1 lb smoked ham, finely chopped
1 cup whole wheat crackers or 1 cup saltine crackers, crushed
1 cup milk
2 large eggs, slighty beaten
salt and black pepper (I use about 1/2 teaspoon salt)
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/3 cup brown sugar, packed

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Add in onions and bell pepper/s; cook until veggies are tender, stirring occasionally (about 8-10 minutes) then cool the mixture completely.
  • In a large bowl mix together ground pork, ham, crushed crackers, milk, eggs, pepper, salt and the cooled onion/pepper mixture; mix well to combine.
  • Shape into an approx 9x5-inch loaf, and place onto a shallow greased baking pan.
  • Using a long knife, make shallow criss-cross (diamond) pattern in the top of of loaf.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile for the glaze blend the orange marmalade, Dijon mustard and brown sugar in a small bowl.
  • After 30 minutes of baking remove from oven and drizzle about 1/3 cup glaze over loaf and return to oven to bake for another 15 minutes.
  • After 15 minutes, drizzle the remaining glaze over loaf and bake for about another 22-25 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center of the loaf reads 165°F.
  • Transfer the loaf to a platter; let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Pour the pan juices into a small bowl and whisk to blend.
  • Slice the loaf and serve with the pan juices.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1089.7, Fat 67.7, SaturatedFat 27.5, Cholesterol 332.9, Sodium 2654.9, Carbohydrate 59, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 43.8, Protein 63

PORK LOAF



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This has such a great flavor. I always thought I made a pretty good meat loaf with ground beef, but this one is so much better. In fact, this is probably the only one I'll make from now on, it's that good. My husband says he likes it better also. And like me, he thought my regular meatloaf was pretty good too. This is very...

Provided by Jen B

Categories     Pork

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lb ground pork
1 box stove top stuffing mix (my favorite is traditional sage)
1 c whole milk
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c chopped onion
1 can(s) mushrooms (small can)
3/4 c spaghetti sauce
ketchup

Steps:

  • 1. Gather all ingredients and preheat oven to 400*. (this pic is only half the ingredients because I was only baking it for 2 of us)
  • 2. Mix pork, stuffing mix, milk, eggs,sauce, mushrooms, and onion all together, mixing well. I use my just washed hands. Place in a broiler pan sprayed with Pam or if you don't have one you can use a pizza pan and a foil lined jelly roll pan to catch the grease. Make sure to spray it as well. (see pic)
  • 3. Shape into loaf, not too tall coz it takes too long to bake. I cover mine on top completely with ketchup. You can do yours however you want. I think the ketchup just gives it a nicer flavor. Bake for 1 to 1 hour and 15 minutes. Mine takes the longer one. You can also divide into 4 loaves. These probably take 40 - 45 minutes.
  • 4. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Choose the right pork. Ground pork shoulder is the best choice for pork loaf because it has a good balance of fat and meat.
  • Use fresh ingredients. Fresh herbs and vegetables will give your pork loaf the best flavor.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough.
  • Cook the meatloaf at a low temperature. This will help to keep it moist and juicy.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing. This will help to keep the meatloaf from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Pork loaf is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served for any occasion. With a little planning and preparation, you can make a pork loaf that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give pork loaf a try.

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