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Vent: My cousin told me my grandma's meatloaf was too dry...
She said, 'Aunt Sue, you're skimping on the milk-soaked bread.' Adding that extra half cup changed everything, it's so tender now. Anyone have a trick for their meatloaf topping?
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kelly_craig7d ago
That milk-soaked bread trick is a game changer. My mom always swore by adding a packet of dry onion soup mix to the meat, it adds a ton of flavor and seems to keep it moist too. For the topping, I mix ketchup with a little brown sugar and mustard, then glaze it in the last 15 minutes so it gets sticky.
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gibson.sarah6d ago
My grandma used that onion soup mix trick too, @kelly_craig. The real key for moisture is to not overmix the meat once you add the bread and eggs. You want it just combined, or it gets tough. I also put a pan of water on the rack below the meatloaf while it bakes. The steam in the oven makes a big difference and stops the edges from drying out before the middle is done.
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the_simon7d ago
Oh man, that onion soup mix idea is brilliant, I'm totally trying that next time. My meatloaf always dries out a bit in the middle, so if that keeps it moist it would fix my biggest problem. That sweet and tangy glaze sounds way better than just plain ketchup too. What kind of mustard do you use, yellow or dijon?
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