Santa Fe Meat Loaf

Everyone likes a meatloaf sandwich and this one they’ll love. A seeded jalapeno pepper gives this classic meatloaf its zip. Be sure to wear gloves when handling a hot pepper - the juice is strong and you don’t want to accidentally rub it into your eyes.

Serves: 8
Cook Time: 90 Minutes

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Smithfield Ground Pork
• 1 t. vegetable oil
• 2 medium onions finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves crushed
• 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves when handling hot pepper)
• 4 T. minced dried tomatoes
• 1 T. chili powder
• 1 t. ground cumin
• 1 1/2 t. salt
• 1 t. thyme
• 1/2 t. cayenne
• 1/2 c. finely chopped parsley
• 1/2 c. dried bread crumbs
• 1/2 c. skim milk

Steps

In large nonstick skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauteé onions and garlic until soft about 10 minutes; cool slightly and transfer to large bowl. Add all remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Place mixture in a 9 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/2-inch loaf pan and bake in a 350 degree F. oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the oven and allow to rest 10 minutes before removing from pan. Slice to serve warm or wrap well and refrigerate for sandwiches.

Serving Suggestions

Serve in a sandwich with soup or with a side of sauteed hominy and warm tortillas.

Recipe and photo courtesy of National Pork Board. For more information about Pork. The Other White Meat®, visit our website www.otherwhitemeat.com

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