RUSTIC FRENCH MEATLOAF

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Provided by Paul Grimes

Categories     Blender     Pork     Bake     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Prune     Veal     Pistachio     Candy Thermometer     Breadcrumbs     Gourmet

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup fine fresh bread crumbs (preferably from a rustic loaf)
1/2 cup whole milk
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 pound chicken livers, separated into lobes, trimmed, and rinsed
3/4 pound ground pork
3/4 pound ground veal
1/4 cup chopped prunes
1/4 cup shelled pistachios
2 teaspoons thyme leaves
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
Accompaniment: Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475°F with rack in middle.
  • Soak bread crumbs in milk in a small bowl.
  • Cook onion, garlic, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in oil in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly.
  • Purée livers in a blender, then transfer to a large bowl. Add pork, veal, prunes, pistachios, thyme, eggs, bread-crumb mixture, onion mixture, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and gently mix with your hands until just combined.
  • Transfer meatloaf mixture to an 81/2- by 41/2-inch glass loaf pan (see cooks' note, below) and bake, covered with foil, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into center registers 165°F, 50 to 55 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes. Cover top of meatloaf with parsley before slicing.
  • Serve with:
  • buttered boiled potatoes

Tiffany Lardino
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This recipe was a hit! The meatloaf was moist and flavorful, and the bacon-wrapped top was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Redey hasan shek
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This is the best meatloaf recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and the bacon-wrapped top is the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Matthew Riseley
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This meatloaf was easy to make and turned out great! The flavors were perfect and the bacon-wrapped top was so crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


GASTA Official
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatloaf turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the bacon-wrapped top was a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Aaqil Millar
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This meatloaf was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would add some more moisture next time, maybe some grated vegetables or a cup of broth.


Majharul Islam
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe because I'm not a big fan of meatloaf, but I was pleasantly surprised. This meatloaf was really good! It was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Milo Lanoue
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This is the best meatloaf recipe I have ever tried! It is so moist and flavorful, and the bacon-wrapped top is the perfect touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Rahmatullah Ayobi
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I made this meatloaf for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Lah Snow
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This meatloaf was easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of ground beef, pork, and bacon. The sauce was also very flavorful.


Riyaz Laghari
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatloaf turned out perfectly. It was so moist and juicy, and the flavors were amazing. My husband and kids loved it!


Dhanraj Mandal
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This rustic French meatloaf was a hit with my family! It was moist and flavorful, and the bacon-wrapped top added a nice touch of crunch. I will definitely be making this again.